Mamelodi Sundowns progressed to the next round of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Richards Bay FC 3-2 on Tuesday as Peter Shalulile scored a brace.
Mosa Lebusa was on target with Nkanyiso Zungu and Katleho Makateng netting for the visitors.
The victory was Sundowns’ 16th consecutive win in all competitions.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ ATTACKING PLAY
The league’s top scorer Peter Shalulile opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
And moments later, Sipho Mbule came close to doubling the lead for the home team through a freekick. However his effort hit the woodwork.
The Natal Rich Boyz drew level on the half-hour mark after goalkeeper Denis Onyango brought down a player inside the box. Zungu stepped up and converted the spot kick.
Masandawana tried to restore their lead after conceding the goal. Shalulile came close, but was denied from close range by goalkeeper Salim Magoola. A minute before the break Shalulile connected well with Lesedi Kapinga’s pass, however his shot went over the bar.
The Tshwane giants restored the lead two minutes after the restart as Lebusa made it 2-1 with a header, thanks to Mbule’s delivery from the corner-kick. Eight minutes later, Shalulile doubled his goal tally, making it 3-1 with a great finish at the edge of the box.
In the 70th minute, Bradley Ralani tried his luck with a freekick, but his effort didn’t trouble Magoola in between the sticks. In the stoppage time, the KZN outfit scored again as Katleho Makateng found the back of the net.
MARUMO GALLANTS v MAGESI FC
Gallants progressed to the next round of the competition after defeating Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Magesi FC 3-1 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
The hosts were clinical in front of goal whenever they went close. The Polokwane outfit went on the break comfortably leading 3-0.
Letsie Koapeng opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 27th minute, Judas Moseamedi double the lead on the stroke of half time and Tebogo Thangwane made it three nil in the added time.
The visitors pulled one back in the 59th minute through Kagiso Selemela. Both teams failed to create clear cut chances for the remainder of the game.
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