This Friday, the 17th day of the South African Premier Soccer League was marked by two matches. First between AmaZulu and Marumo Gallants, then between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
First, AmaZulu won 1-0 against Marumo Gallants in their match at the Peter Mokaba stadium this Friday evening thanks to a late goal from Thembela Sikhakhane (87th). The victory put Usuthu in fourth place in the league standings, while Bahlabane Ba Ntwa provisionally remained 11th.
The Sundowns Crush the Pirates
Then, the Sundowns hammered 4-1 the Pirates in their titanic game which was played tonight at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A success achieved thanks in particular to a double from Pavol Safranko and goals from Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile in favor of the reigning South African champions.
The victory allowed Mamelodi Sundowns to build an 18-point lead at the top of the league standings, while Orlando Pirates remained third in the standings despite the heavy loss. Fortune Makaringe scored the only goal for the Buccaneers.
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