Mamelodi Sundowns remain unbeaten and are now two wins away from claiming the DStv Premiership title again after a 2-1 victory against Sekhukhune United.
Masandawana head coach Rulani Mokwena opted to make wholesale changes to his line-up for this DStv Premiership clash with the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final against Esperance coming up on Friday.
Mokwena was rewarded with a quick start to the contest as his fresher players raced into a 2-0 lead inside the first eight minutes.
Tashreeq Matthews gave the defending league champions the lead in the first minute of the game, producing a neat finish for his maiden goal for the Tshwane club.
Matthews was again involved as Sundowns doubled their advantage, taking advantage of a defensive lapse before setting up Thapelo Morena to make it 2-0.
Sekhukhune had a number of great chances to get themselves back in the game but Linda Mntambo and Jammie Webber squandered great opportunities.
The visitors received a lifeline five minutes after the halftime interval when they were awarded a penalty as Brian Onyango committed a needless foul and Chibuike Ohizu converted the spot-kick.
Goalkeeper Jody February made a few good saves to ensure Sundowns remain unbeaten after 22 matches while six more points will take them to an unassailable mark of 62 points.
A top performance from Matthews earns him the #DStvPrem Man of the Match award!🌟#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/X2XyR9sdOD
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 23, 2024
