Katlego Mphela grabbed a brace and Teko Modise produced a man-of-the-match performance
MAMELODI Sundowns went berserk as they routed Moroka Swallows 4-0 in their Premiership match here last night.
Not only did Johan Neeskens see another piece of jigsaw fit his Sundowns puzzle with this biggest season win, but the Downs coach also enthused as prime striker Katlego Mphela grabbed a brace and Teko Modise produced a man-of-the-match performance.
Released by Musa Nyatama, Mphela rounded goalie Greg Etafia to open the scoring just minutes after the break. Modise later broke a two-year goal drought when he added the second for the home side from a Mphela assist. Modise later turned provider for Nyatama, who thundered in the third.
As the fledging Birds battled through the dark, Mphela grabbed his brace with a clinical finish to underline humiliation for Swallows.
- Kaizer Chiefs shot to the top of the Premiership log after a 2-1 win over Wits at Soccer City in another match last night, writes Ramatsiyi Moholoa.
The game got off to a flying start with Wits under siege.
Josta Dladla scored Chiefs' opener in the 54th minute but Sibusiso Vilakazi equalised in the 67th minute.
Lehlohono Majoro netted the winner in the 74th minute.
- Defending champions Orlando Pirates went down 2-1 to Maritzburg United at Harry Gwala Stadium. Bucs finished the match with 10 men after Benni McCarthy was harshly sent off just before the interval for a second bookable offence.
McCarthy's dismissal came after he had put Pirates ahead in the 24th minute. United drew level three minutes after the restart through Diyo Sibisi.
Mor Diouf headed home the winner in the 77th minute.
- First-half goals by Robert Ng'ambi and Solomon Mathe were enough for Platinum Stars to edge Bloemfontein Celtic 2-1 at Moruleng Stadium.
Luyanda Bacela scored for Celtic.
- SuperSport United beat AmaZulu 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, writes Canaan Mdletshe.
Dumisani Zwane scored for Usuthu while Jabulani Maluleke and Mame Niang replied for the visitors.
- Returnees Black Leopards tasted their first win when they saw off winless Golden Arrows 2-0 at Peter Mokaba Stadium, thanks to an own goal by Robyn Johannes and a Harry Nyirenda strike in the second half.
- Thami Nqolobe reports from Athlone Stadium that Khama Billiat's 7th minute goal steered Ajax to a 1-0 win over Santos.
Sundowns in mean mood PLUS Chiefs emerge as Pirates falter
Katlego Mphela grabbed a brace and Teko Modise produced a man-of-the-match performance
MAMELODI Sundowns went berserk as they routed Moroka Swallows 4-0 in their Premiership match here last night.
Not only did Johan Neeskens see another piece of jigsaw fit his Sundowns puzzle with this biggest season win, but the Downs coach also enthused as prime striker Katlego Mphela grabbed a brace and Teko Modise produced a man-of-the-match performance.
Released by Musa Nyatama, Mphela rounded goalie Greg Etafia to open the scoring just minutes after the break. Modise later broke a two-year goal drought when he added the second for the home side from a Mphela assist. Modise later turned provider for Nyatama, who thundered in the third.
As the fledging Birds battled through the dark, Mphela grabbed his brace with a clinical finish to underline humiliation for Swallows.
The game got off to a flying start with Wits under siege.
Josta Dladla scored Chiefs' opener in the 54th minute but Sibusiso Vilakazi equalised in the 67th minute.
Lehlohono Majoro netted the winner in the 74th minute.
McCarthy's dismissal came after he had put Pirates ahead in the 24th minute. United drew level three minutes after the restart through Diyo Sibisi.
Mor Diouf headed home the winner in the 77th minute.
Luyanda Bacela scored for Celtic.
Dumisani Zwane scored for Usuthu while Jabulani Maluleke and Mame Niang replied for the visitors.
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