FIVE times Kaizer Chiefs embarrassed Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have had memorable matches over the years and this weekend, they lock horns yet again.

Masandawana are looking to win their eight straight league title and a win against Amakhosi will bring them a step closer. Chiefs on the other hand have had a mixed season, but under Nasreddine Nabi, the Soweto giants have some direction.

Having lost twice to Downs this season, the odds of them winning in Attteridgeville on Saturday are very slim.

We look at some of the memorable matches in which Kaizer Chiefs got the better of Mamelodi Sundowns

2001: Sundowns 0 Kaizer Chiefs 1

Chiefs were searching for their first away league win against Sundowns in the PSL Era when they were hosted by the ‘Brazilians’ in May 2001, Chiefs had gone four away league games into the new PSL without an away league win against Sundowns. When they broke that run in a game, which saw them dominate the game and it took a comical own goal from goalkeeper Paul Evans, who under pressure from Siyabonga Nomvethe late in the game turned the ball into his own net. With Chiefs winning the first league game between the sides that season at home, this win saw Chiefs complete a league double over Sundowns in the PSL Era for the first time.

2005: Mamelodi Sundowns 3 Kaizer Chiefs 4

A feisty seven goal thriller at Loftus saw Chiefs edge Sundowns 4-3 Paulos Masehe gave the hosts the lead in the 9th minute, just before half time Chiefs scored two goals through David Radebe and Collins Mbesuma and had Emmanuel ‘Scara’ Ngobese sent off at the end of the half.

Kaizer Chiefs looking to upset Mamelodi Sundowns

Godfrey Sapula made it 2-2 in the 57th minute, despite Chiefs numerical deficiency. Amakhosi levelled scores again through Mbesuma on 59 minutes. Two minutes later the Zambian completed his hattrick to put Chiefs 4-2 up, Joseph Mthombeni scored a third for Sundowns inside the final ten minutes.

2021: Mamelodi Sundowns 1 Kaizer Chiefs 2

Just when it looked like Masandawana would end the season unbeaten and do ‘The Invincibles’, Amakhosi snatched a 2-1 win over Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld. Gaston Sirino put the Brazilians in front in the 35th minute, however an own goal and a late strike from Dumisani Zuma saw Amakhosi walk away with all three points, ending Rulani Mokwena’s unbeaten league record.

2007: Kaizer Chiefs 0 Mamelodi Sundowns 0 (Chiefs won 3-2 on penalties in the Telkom Knockout final)

Itumeleng Khune introduced himself in style when he made three penalty saves to hand Amakhosi another TKO cup. The former Chiefs captain saved the penalties of Esrom Nyandoro, Peter Ndlovu and Patrick Apataki to become a new hero for the Glamour Boys.

Khune will go on to play over 300 matches for Chiefs.

2019: Sundowns 0 Kaizer Chiefs 2

Pitso Mosimane attempted to throw Chiefs off balance with his mind games in the buildup to the game. Amakhosi were looking for a win to extend their lead over Downs and they did so in what was a controversial match. Samir Nurković announced himself to South African football that day, scoring a brace to give Kaizer Chiefs a memorable 2-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

Unfortunately, Amakhosi bottled the league to their rivals that season despite a strong start.

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