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Goals from Peter Shalulile and new signing Lucas Ribeiro Costa guided the Brazilians to a 2-1 victory over Sekhukhune in their DStv Premiership opener."Congratulations to the football club, Mamelodi Sundowns. Congratulations to the players, an important three points, good to start with the win. We also knew that the first game of the season is always difficult," Mokwena told SuperSport TV.
"And they put five across your defensive line and then they launch the ball long, then you've got to fight for the second balls and if you don't win the second balls, then you're stuck a little bit on transitions," he said. Be part of our first ever Fantasy League! Register before 10 August 2023 and stand a chance to WIN R15 000 in CashSundowns made a tactical change at halftime, as new signing Thapelo Maseko replaced Aubrey Modiba and the change worked, as Maseko created the second for Costa with his pace upfront.
"Maseko did very well when he came on and gave us the impetus we were looking for but yeah, congratulations, it's very good to start the season with a win and very proud of the players and their efforts."
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