Goals by Teboho Mokoena and Tashreeq Matthews secured Mamelodi Sundowns a 2-0 win against Chippa United at Lucas Moripe on Saturday.
They have now extended their lead at the top of the DStv Premiership log to 45 points. Sundowns are now 12 points above second-placed Orlando Pirates who beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby earlier in the afternoon.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS BEAT CHIPPA UNITED TO OPEN A 12-POINT GAP
Bafana Bafana international Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring for Masandawana with a stunning shot outside of the 18-area box in the ninth minute. Sundowns dominated play but were nearly caught by Chippa after the lapse of concentration at the back.
Bienvenu Eva Nga was the culprit for failing to capitalise on the opportunities for the visitors. He was left one-on-one against Ronwen Williams in the 17th minute, but his shot was easily saved by Africa’s best goalkeeper.
Eva Nga once again let Sundowns off the hook with two minutes before the half-time break. He was again given a space to net an equaliser but instead opted to pass to a teammate who was already marked by the Sundowns’ defence. The hosts went to the half-time break leading 1-0.
Substitute Tashreeq Matthews sealed it for Sundowns with five minutes remaining scoring a second for the club and also his first since joining the club.
OTHER DSTV PREMIERSHIP RESULTS ON SATURDAY
In other selected DStv Premiership results, Stellenbosch and Cape Town Spurs played to a 1-1 draw at Danie Craven Stadium.
Asenele Velebayi opened the scoring for Spurs on the stroke of halftime. But Stellies secured a point with an equaliser from Iqraam Rayners 20 minutes before full-time.
Sekhukhune United trashed troubled Moroka Swallows 4-1 at Dobsonville Stadium. Linda Mntambo, Tresor Tshibwabwa, Thamsanqa Masiya and Jamie Webber were on the scoresheet for Sekhukhune. Jacob Everson scored the consolation goal for the hosts.
SuperSport United were held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Usuthu broke the deadlock 18 minutes into the match through striker Victor Letsoalo. The hosts secured the point with an equaliser by Lyle Lakay in the 74th minute.
Richards Bay also played to a 0-0 draw against TS Galaxy at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium.
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