Miguel Cardoso Explains Why Mamelodi Sundowns Dropped Points Against Marumo Gallants
- Miguel Cardoso has broken down what went wrong in Mamelodi Sundowns' 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday
- The Portuguese tactician explained why the defending champions had to settle for a draw against the home side
- The Mamelodi Sundowns coach's explanation garnered different reactions from the club's fans on social media
Miguel Cardoso has commented on Mamelodi Sundowns' draw against Marumo Gallants in their mid-week Betway Premiership fixture at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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The defending Betway Premiership champions eventually found the breakthrough in the 28th minute when Marcelo Allende delivered a pinpoint cross to Iqraam Rayners, who rose unmarked and powered home a header for 1-0.
The home side restored parity seven minutes after the Brazilians' goal, after Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo struck a shot that slipped through the hands of Ronwen
Sundowns were without their captain, Themba Zwane, who Cardoso confirmed was injured in their last match.
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Cardoso explains why Sundowns dropped points
Cardoso, who recently explained the reason behind the Brazilians' struggles this season, reflected on the game, saying Sundowns pushed until the very end but felt the officiating didn’t bring much positivity to the contest.
“They fought hard right up to the last minute, with plenty of stoppages along the way. It was Sundowns battling for a result, but the flow of the game wasn’t helped,” he told SuperSport TV.
The Portuguese tactician admitted it was far from a straightforward encounter, and they had it tough.
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“We pressed high up the pitch, took some risks, and one mistake cost us. We created several opportunities, but when you don’t convert, results like this are always possible.”
Summing it up, Cardoso said the performance left him frustrated: “It wasn’t a great game, and while it didn’t completely hurt us, we definitely should have taken more from it.”
Cardoso's reaction to the match was met with different opinions from netizens on social media.
KingRod-f8y said:
"Cardoso your days are numbered."
lesliemasuku7558 wrote:
"To me a draw against Marumo Gallants is a defeat, verily verily I say unto Mamelodi Sundowns we are going nowhere with this useless coach Cardoso, we look like a lost sheep in the wilderness... 🤧🤧🤧"
lonwabongxabi1651 shared:
"We don't need him anymore at our Team Cardoso must go😢 yhoo."
PhindaDonald commented:
"Coach must go with Morris. And lunga."
S'THOPO959 added:
"Thlophie Motsepe don't have balls, I'm still asking myself why Cardoso of all coaches, his track record is very bad, Motsepe senior must intervene because we are playing KAK FOOTBALL."
Mamelodi Sundowns will switch focus to their next match, which is against newly-promoted side Durban City in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Bafana star dumps Sundowns for PSL rivals
Briefly News also reported that a South African international has decided to part ways with Sundowns as he joins Premier Soccer League rivals before the summer transfer window closes.
The Bafana Bafana star will be facing the Pretoria-based club soon in the Betway Premiership.
Source: Briefly News
