Pro Philani looks back at the mid-week’s football action which saw Arrows move away from the relegation zone and run-away leaders Sundowns maintain their perfect start to the year.
Mamelodi Sundowns stretched their lead at the top to 19 points following their 2-1 victory in Mbombela against TS Galaxy on Tuesday evening.
The Brazilians opened the scoring from a well taken Gaston Sirino corner which was headed in by Rushine De Reuck in the 11th minute. De Reuck had to be substituted immediately after suffering a concussion after scoring.
Sundowns dominated play throughout and were rewarded again in the 64th minute when Peter Shalulile tapped into an open net to make it 2-0. Shalulile goal was his 8th of the season, taking him top of the scoring chart.
Galaxy pushed themselves in the second half and had a penalty awarded in optional time which was coolly converted by Traore.
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Golden Arrows moved away from the relegation zone following a 3-2 win over Marumo Gallants in KwaMashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium.
Gallants scored first from a rebound after Celimpilo Ngema missed his initial penalty kick. Arrows came back stronger in the second half and midfielder Nqobeko Dlamini found the equalizer.
The visitors went through a ‘deep sleep’ and Arrows capitalized on it. Knox Mutizwa grabbed an assist to Pule Mmodi and a goal to give Arrows a comfortable 3-1 lead.
In the final 15 minutes Gallants pushed to get something out of the game but found Arrows keeper, Mlungwana, in a mood as he kept denying ‘Bahlabane Ba ntwa’ from close range.
The Limpopo side got the second goal from a corner with Zimbabwean marksman Chavaviro netting his 4th of the season.
Golden Arrows have Royal AM, Chippa and Stellies [24] in the worst defensive record in the league so far and are joint 2nd top scorers [21] in the league. They also share the most number of defeats this season [8] in the league with Gallants, Royal AM & Swallows.
The co-coaches will look to find a balance going to the weekend fixtures while Gallants coach, Dan Malesela will remain worried about his sides log position as fixtures come in thick fast.
Big shout out & congrats to Knox Mutizwa, scoring his 50th goal for the club, becoming our All Time Leading Goal scorer. He surpassed Mabhudi Khenyeza’s previous record of 39 goals in 2021. Last night he claimed his 50th. Both records reached playing Marumo Gallants.#ClubLegend pic.twitter.com/OtSOKJqehx
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