RESULT | Mamelodi Sundowns slash gap to Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns came out on top in their blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Mamelodi Sundowns came out on top in their blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The Tshwane giants led 2-0 at half-time thanks to a brace by Colombian striker Brayan León who found the back of the net in the 37th and 41st minutes.
Cut the deficit
To their credit, Orlando Pirates cut the deficit early in the second half when Patrick Masanganyi scored in the 47th minute.
However, no further goals followed with Mamelodi Sundowns cutting Orlando Pirates’ lead atop the Betway Premiership log to just three points.
In addition, they have a game in hand over their opponents tonight.
Meanwhile, in the night’s only other Betway Premiership encounter, Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC played to a 1-1 draw.
TEAMS
Orlando Pirates
Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Hotto, Sebelebele, Makhaula, Nemtajela, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Chabatsane, Ndaba, Van Rooyen, Mbule, Mariko, Moremi, Msendami, De Jong.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Williams, Ndamane, Kekana, Mudau, Modiba, Mokoena, Adams, Morena, Matthews, Santos, Leon.
Substitutes: Onyango, Johannes, Lunga, Reisinho, Allende, Zwane, Letlhaku, Mothiba, Shalulile.
UPDATED BETWAY PREMIERSHIP STANDINGS
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