DDC: Sundowns go top after sinking Chiefs as Pirates triumph
Mamelodi Sundowns have ascended to the top of the DDC league standings after defeating Kaizer Chiefs while Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways.
Masandawana picked up a 2-0 victory over Amakhosi, who came to this match while in the third position. Onele Rulwana and Kutlwano Letlhaku found the back of the net for The Brazilians in a match that was played at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
This victory propelled the Tshwane giants to the summit of the table, now with 38 points after 17 games.
Meanwhile, The Phefeni Glamour Boys still have a game in hand. They sit fourth on the table, having collected 36 points from 16 games they have played thus far.
A win in their game in hand will see them reclaim the top spot on the league table.
On the same day, The Buccaneers bounced back to winning ways, defeating Chippa United 2-0 away from home. The match took place at the Chilli Boys’ backyard, Issac Wolfson Stadium.
The in-form Siphamandla Msezana and Moses Mphekgoane were on target, handing the visitors their eighth win this season.
Ezimnyama Ngenkani are now seventh on the log with 28 points after 17 matches.
Meanwhile, the champions Stellenbosch FC stretched their winning run to three matches after beating Golden Arrows 2-0 at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont.
The Cape Winelands team is tied with league leaders Masandawana at 38 points and aims to defend their title.
Marumo Gallants secured their first win of the season with a 3-2 victory over Magesi FC at home. Meanwhile, TS Galaxy’s struggles continued with a 2-1 loss to AmaZulu FC, marking their fourth defeat in five matches.
On Sunday, Cape Town City secured a 3-2 win over Richards Bay FC, while Sekhukhune United edged Polokwane City 2-0.
FULL DDC RESULTS
SATURDAY
- Chippa United 0-2 Orlando Pirates
- Golden Arrows 0-2 Stellenbosch FC
- Marumo Gallants 3-2 Magesi FC
- TS Galaxy 1-2Â AmaZulu FC
- Kaizer Chiefs 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns
SUNDAY
- Cape Town City 3-2 Richards Bay FC
- Sekhukhune United 2-0 Polokwane City
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