Mamelodi Sundowns FC produced a dominant performance to secure a 5-2 win against AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The victory pushed the Tshwane side up to second spot in the Betway Premiership table. It also provided an immediate reaction following their recent MTN8 defeat against Golden Arrows.
According to kickoff.com, Sundowns opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Brayan Leon volleyed a loose ball into the top corner after a defensive rebound.
The hosts doubled their lead seven minutes later. The returning Teboho Mokoena curled a free-kick into the top corner from the edge of the box.
AmaZulu pulled one back early in the second half. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya headed home a cross from Riaan Hanamub in the 46th minute.
However, Sundowns restored their two-goal advantage five minutes later. Matthews scored from close range after Usuthu goalkeeper Faveur Kouassi spilled the ball.
Leon completed his brace in the 66th minute by converting a rebound off the post.
AmaZulu kept fighting, and Ngwenya scored his second goal of the night from a tight angle in the 70th minute.
Bennet Mokoena added the final goal in stoppage time to seal the 5-2 result for the host team.
This high-scoring match highlights Sundowns’ offensive efficiency after a brief bump in cup action. For Usuthu, it marks the end of their unbeaten start to the season, showing the defensive adjustments needed against top-tier opposition.
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