Shalulile grabbed the headlines with a goal in each half as the Brazilians warmed-up for Saturday's clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns shoots and scores during the Betway Premiership football match against Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 30 October 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro marked his return to the starting XI with a goal after missing out on the 1-0 defeat to Polokwane City last Sunday due to suspension. His absence was felt in Sundowns’ previous game but he made up for it with an assist as well.Shalulile grabbed the headlines with a goal in each half as the Brazilians warmed-up for Saturday’s upcoming clash against Kaizer Chiefs with a much needed win after the blip in Polokwane.
Ribeiro went from provider to scorer eight minutes before the break to put Masandawana 2-0 up following a lovely cross from the right by Khuliso Mudau. The left-footed Brazilian only needed one touch to hit the back of the net. The defending champions will now head into their eagerly-awaited Carling Knockout quarterfinal match against Amakhosi with their tails up. Their coach Manqoba Mngqithi called for his charges to respond following their first league defeat and they did it style.
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