Percy Tau recorded two assists as Mamelodi Sundowns ran out 2-0 victors against Bidvest Wits to move six points clear at the top of the PSL table, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Sundowns XI: 14. Onyango, 4. Langerman, 20. Ngcongca, 6. Arendse, 16. Nascimento, 13. Mabunda, 11. Vilakazi, 8. Kekana, 26. Sirino, 18. Zwane, 22. Tau.

Wits XI: 1. Keet, 7. Klate, 8. Monare, 11. Pelembe, 14. Claasen, 15. Mkhwanazi, 25. Gina, 26. Ritchie, 33. Frosler, 41. Ntshangase, 45. Majoro.

The home side dominated early proceedings and should have taken the lead as early as the 5th minute when Themba Zwane’s defence-splitting ball found Tebogo Langerman in the area, but the defender’s shot went over the bar.

Sundowns, again proved wasteful three minutes later when Percy Tau’s great ball into the area found Sibusiso Vilkazi, however goalkeeper Darren Keet made a fine stop with his feet to deny his fellow countryman.

The visitors deservedly took the lead in the 20th minute after Tau pick pocketed Phumlani Ntshangase in the midfield before feeding Themba Zwane in the area, who in turn made no mistake.

Sundowns doubled their lead in the 35th minute when defender Buhle Mkhwanazi gave the ball away to Tau, who fed Vilakazi who had the easiest of tap-ins.

Abednego Mosiatlhaga replaced Daine Klate at the half-time break as Gavin Hunt’s men looked to get back into the game.

Sundowns made their first change on the half-hour mark when Thapelo Morena replaced the imjured Vilakazi.

Morena was in the thick of things minutes later, but his shot on target from an acute angle was saved by Keet. Wits opted for an all out attack in the 69th minute when Elezar Rodgers replaced Lehlohonolo Majoro.

Oupa Manyisa made a late cameo appearance for Sundowns late on as Pitso Mosimane’s side saw off the remaining minutes of the clash off with ease.

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