Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways and proved too strong for Stellenbosch FC, while Orlando Pirates secured a narrow victory over Marumo Gallants in midweek action of the DStv Premiership.
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Stellenbosch FC
Mamelodi Sundowns bounced back with a commanding 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC in the DStv Premiership at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening.
Neo Maema opened the scoring for the Brazilians in the first minute, before Peter Shalulile doubled their lead five minutes before half time while Marcelo Allende rounded off the scoring with a goal on debut.
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch in the #DStvPrem on Wednesday afternoon! 👆
📲 https://t.co/vbx9DDRwMU#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/4BWxDB7I0N
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 24, 2022
Orlando Pirates 1-0 Marumo Gallants FC
Orlando Pirates climbed to the top of the DStv Premiership table after they beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening.
A second goal by Paeka Mako on his return for Pirates moved the Buccaneers a point clear of Mamelodi Sundowns, AmaZulu and Royal AM after claiming all three points.
☠️ FT | @orlandopirates
1 – 0 @_MarumogallantsThe Buccaneers cling on to claim all points on offer, handing the visitors their first defeat of the season.
⚫️⚪️🔴⭐️#Matchday #DStvPrem #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) August 24, 2022
AmaZulu 0-1 Golden Arrows
Lamontville Golden Arrows claimed bragging rights in the KwaZulu-Natal derby after edging out AmaZulu FC 1-0 in a DStv Premiership match at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Wednesday night.
As a result, Abafana Bes’thende recorded their first victory of the season, but remained in 15th in the league standings with five points from five matches.
FULL TIME
Determination prevails and we hold off our opponents and secure a win tonight at Princess Magogo Stadium.
AmaZulu FC 0-1 Lamontville Golden Arrows (Mmodi 26′)#SthendeWay #GreenAndGold #DStvPrem #VisitDurban #DbnDerby pic.twitter.com/co3uJM32NO
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) August 24, 2022
Chippa United 0-0 TS Galaxy
Chippa United and TS Galaxy were forced to share the spoils after playing out to a goalless stalemate at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The result moves the Chilli Boys move up to 13th on the log with five points, while the Rockets are fifth on nine points – just two points off log leaders Orlando Pirates.
The game has ended! It is the share of the spoils here at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.#Siyadumuza #TheRockets #TSG #WeAreHereToStay pic.twitter.com/MAOVYkb7lK
— TS Galaxy FC (@TSGALAXYFC) August 24, 2022
Richards Bay 0-1 SuperSport United
SuperSport United claimed their first win in the DStv Premiership following their narrow 1-0 win over Richards Bay at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday evening.
A penalty early in the second half from Bradley Grobler gave Msatsantsa their first win in five matches, while the Natal Rich Boyz fell to their second straight defeat.
🚨FULL TIME SCORE UPDATE🚨
Matsatsantsa get maximum points! 3️⃣ points in the bag. Well fought Spartans! @RichardsBayFC_ 0 – 1 SuperSport United #MatsatsantsaUnified | #DStvPrem
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) August 24, 2022
Royal AM 1-0 Maritzburg United
Royal AM walked away with the win in the KZN derby after they edged out Maritzburg United 1-0 at the Chatsworth Stadium in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday evening.
Sera Motebang’s 10th-minute goal proved to be the difference in Durban as Thwihli Thwahla moved up to fourth in the standings on 10 points, one behind league leaders Orlando Pirates.
90 minutes gone , the score remains 1-0 … Maximum points gained, now looking forward to our next fixtures.
Goodnight.#thwihlithwahla | #royalam pic.twitter.com/rVSFpy4GB5
— RoyalAM_FC (@RAMFC_sa) August 24, 2022