Staff Reporter.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 5-2 win over Al Ahly in Saturday’s Caf Champions League Group B encounter at Loftus Versveld stadium.
It took just four minutes for Marcelo Allende to put Sundowns in the lead as the Chile international netted with a hard and low shot from outsiude the box.
However, parity was restored in the 13th minute after Masandawana had lost possession and Mohamed Sherif beat goalkeeper Ronwen Williams with a low shot.
Sundowns finished the first-half the stronger of the two teams with Themba Zwane and Teboho Mokoena grabbing goals in 24th minute and 40th minute respectively.
The hosts’ two-goal lead was reduced in the 61st minute when Percy Tau netted after being set-up by creative left-back Ali Maaloul.
However, the hosts continued to dominate the match and they restored their two-goal lead when Peter Shalulile netted in the 72nd minute
The Nambia international then sealed Sundowns’ 5-2 win when he scored with two minutes left as Sundowns collected four points from Al Ahly thiis term.
Sundowns will now resume their defence of PSL title when they host Royal AM on March 14.
A victory for Sundowns will see Mokwena’s side edge closer to clinching the league championship.