Sundowns Set New PSL Record in Win Over Chippa, Extend Lead in Title Race

• Mamelodi Sundowns defeat Chippa United in a crucial Betway Premiership clash at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening
• The home victory sees the Pretoria giants set a new Premier Soccer League record which they previously created in the 2021-22 season in the league
• The Brazilians have now extended the point gap between them and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership title race this campaign

Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their point gap between them and Orlando Pirates on the Betway Premiership table after defeating Chippa United at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening.

First-half goals from Iqraam Rayners and Jayden Adams gave the Brazilians the lead at the break, with a second-half goal from substitute Thapelo Maseko sealing a deserving 3-0 win.

The three goals scored by Masandawana mean they've set a new Premier Soccer League record for the most goals scored in a single season, with 57 – one more than the 56 they finished with in 2021/22.

Sundowns defeat Chippa United in Betway Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns were the better side at the start of the match, but both teams were looking to get into attacking areas to find an early goal.

The Brazilians got their first chance in the 11th minute after a dipping shot from Teboho Mokoena caused Stanley Nwabali a bit of trouble in Chippa United's goal, but he made a good save to keep the scoreline goalless.

Sundowns finally got the breakthrough in the 29th minute through Rayners. The Bafana Bafana striker was in a good position to put a cutback from Khuliso Mudau in the back of the net, giving Masandawana a 1-0 lead.

Miguel Cardoso's side doubled their lead with five minutes left before the half-time whistle, as a mistake from Nwabali on a set-piece gave Adams the chance to place the ball in an empty net, and the Brazilians went into the break with a 2-0 lead.

The second half started like the first half ended, but the visitors came out looking for a goal. However, they failed to get past Denis Onyango, who started in goal for Sundowns.

Lucas Ribeiro, who started the match on the bench, was introduced in the 63rd minute alongside Maseko. The Brazilian star was presented with a chance to extend Sundowns' lead in the 73rd minute, but he was denied from point-blank range by Nwabali.

Aubrey Modiba also forced the Nigerian goalkeeper into a save with an accurate free-kick in the 78th minute.

The defending champions extended their lead to 3-0 in the 81st minute after Maseko put the ball past Nwabali.

The win means Mamelodi Sundowns need just four points from their final three games to secure their eighth consecutive Betway Premiership title.

Sundowns cut ties with R45 million signing

Briefly News earlier reported that Mamelodi Sundowns are said to have terminated the contract of one of their most expensive signings.

The R45 million signing failed to impress since joining the club and could be shipped back to his former club.

Source: Briefly News