Mamelodi Sundowns came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday evening, reports DYLAN APPOLIS.

The Brazilians came into this encounter having played their last league encounter on 27 November, when they narrowly defeated AmaZulu 1-0 on home soil.

Stellies, meanwhile, entered off the back of a 1-1 draw with SuperSport United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on 30 November.

The visitors got off to a good start and nearly opened the scoring in the fourth minute, but Ryan Moon was unable to keep his effort down as it sailed over the target.

Sundowns had a chance to take the lead in the 25th minute when Lyle Lakay sent a dangerous free kick into the area, but Stellenbosch managed to clear the ball away from danger.

Stellies draw first blood when they took the lead after 35 minutes when Moon’s towering header found the net.

The visitors went into half time with a one-goal lead over Sundowns.

Pitso Mosimane made his first change early in the second half when he introduced Keletso Makgalwa for Jose Ali Meza.

Sundowns should have levelled matters in the 48th minute when the ball dropped kindly for Rivaldo Coetzee at the far post, but he was unable to guide his header on target.

The Brazilians were then awarded a penalty two minutes later. Themba Zwane stepped up and made no mistake from the spot.

Stellenbosch were then reduced to 10 men in the 72nd minute when Mogamad De Goede was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Coetzee.

Mosimane made his second change three minutes later when Mosa Lebusa came on to replace the injured Coetzee.

Sundowns took the lead for the first time of the game in the 85th minute when Sphelele Mkhulise scored his first goal of the season.

The Brazilians put the game to bed in stoppage time when Makgalwa found the back of the net with a neat finish.

Sundowns held on to their lead over Stellies until the final whistle to collect all three points at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.