Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership with a narrow victory over Baroka FC, while Orlando Pirates were forced to share the spoils with Swallows in the Soweto derby on Tuesday.
Orlando Pirates missed the chance to overtake Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership standings after they played out to a 1-1 draw with Soweto rivals Swallows FC at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a 2-1 victory over Baroka FC at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday as goals from Rivaldo Coetzee and a Themba Zwane rocket fired them 15 points clear at the top of the table.
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Watch as Grant Kekana, Peter Shalulile and Rushine De Reuck react to Mamelodi Sundowns defeating SuperSport United 1-0 in the Tshwane derby played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium over the weekend.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi felt his side lost a bit of intensity after Thabiso Kutumela was forced off the field through early in the first half against Tshwane rivals SuperSport United.
SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse felt his side deserved "something out of it" following their "efforts" against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi felt his side were their own worst enemies, despite claiming all three points and the bragging rights against Tshwane rivals SuperSport United.
Mamelodi Sundowns opened a 14-point lead at the top of the DStv Premiership standings with a win against SuperSport United, while Orlando Pirates moved up to second after defeating TS Galaxy on Saturday.
An early Peter Shalulile goal fired Mamelodi Sundowns to a tight 1-0 win over weakened SuperSport United who were hit by a Covid-19 outbreak leading into the game.