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PSL wrap: Sundowns smashed by Stellenbosch, Chiefs edge past Sekhukhune

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Ashley du Preez of Stellenbosch FC score a goal pass Ricardo Goss of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch at Tuks Stadium, Pretoria on 14 May 2022

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a shocking 3-0 home loss against Stellenbosch United, while Kaizer Chiefs edged past Sekhukhune United in Saturday’s DStv Premiership action.

Mamelodi Sundowns 0-3 Stellenbosch

After making wholesale changes to the side who played against Kaizer Chiefs last weekend, Sundowns were behind early on as Ashley Du Preez got on to a Mogamad De Goede ball over the top before poking it past the outrushing Ricardo Goss and into the net to give the visitors a 6th-minute lead.

Down looked for a way back into the game but Stellenbosch keeper Sage Stevens was having a blinder as he denied the champions on several occasions before Steve Barker’s men managed to double their lead just before the break.

A poor clearance from Goss was quickly picked up by Jayden Adams, who produced a stunning chip to leave the backpeddling Downs keeper sprawling, with the score 2-0 for Stellenbosch heading into the break.

The Brazilians may have dominated in the second half but were again hit on the counter in the 57th minute as again Du Preez was slipped in behind and showed too much pace before applying the finish.

A disappointing loss for the Champions who won’t reach their goal of 70 points.

Sekhukhune United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs were looking to build on last weekend’s draw with Sundowns but were without a number of first-team stars.

With a possible second-place finish still up for grabs for Chiefs, the encounter got off to a cagey start with neither side wanting to give anything away.

Amakhosi, however, managed to snatch the lead with 38 minutes gone as a misplaced header clearance from a Billiat free kick was met by Ramahlwe Mphahlele, who couldn’t miss from close range with his header.

The visitors did what they could to get back into the game, but Arthur Zwane had his Chiefs side well drilled and disciplined as they managed to hold on for an important three points.

In other results:

Baroka 3-0 SuperSport United
Sekhukhune United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs
Cape Town City 0-0 AmaZulu
Swallows FC 0-0 Chippa United
TS Galaxy 0-0 Marumo Gallants
Golden Arrows 2-2 Royal AM

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