By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Mamelodi Sundowns moved back to the top of the Betway Premiership thanks to a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday.
Sundowns had a promising start, dominating all the opening exchanges as they looked to score an early goal.
A well-delivered set piece from Tasheeq Matthews took a deflection off Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya’s shoulder, handing Mamelodi Sundowns the lead in the 31st minute.
However, a handball by Nuno Santos inside the box gifted Gallants a lifeline, as the referee pointed to the spot. Ndabayithetwa Ndlondlo made no mistake, beating Ronwen Williams.
Miguel Cardoso’s second-half changes proved decisive, as Teboho Mokoena restored the lead for the home side and completed his brace to secure maximum points.
Sundowns move to 50 points from 21 games, two ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates. Both teams have nine games left. They also now have a +26 goal-difference compared to Pirates’ +25.