Mamelodi Sundowns move 15 points clear after Sekhukhune United win

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns took another step towards retaining their Betway Premiership title with a comfortable win over Sekhukhune United on Wednesday night.

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Masandawana won 4-2 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to move 15 points clear at the top of the standings.

However, the Tshwane giants have played four more matches than their nearest challengers, Orlando Pirates.

At this stage, debate rages as to whether ‘points accumulated’ is more valuable than ‘matches in hand’.

Mouth-watering match

Mamelodi Sundowns have 51 points from their 19 matches played, thanks to 17 wins and two defeats.

They have scored a league-leading 46 goals and conceded a joint-low 11, giving them a points differential of 35.

Meanwhile, against Sekhukhune United, Mamelodi Sundowns scored goals through Thapelo Morena (16th minute), Lucas Suarez (39th), Lucas Ribeiro Costa (55th) and Arthur Sales (66th).

Sekhukhune United replied with strikes by Katlego Otladisa (35th minute) and Keletso Makgalwa (69th).

Mamelodi Sundowns will next be in action in a mouth-watering clash against eighth-placed Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 1 March.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

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