Khoza and Mailula send Sundowns past Gallants
A goal in each half from Malibongwe Khoza and Cassius Mailula respectively earned the Brazilians all three points.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. Malibongwe Khoza and Cassius Mailula each netted a goal for the Brazilians, securing three points in Tshwane. The African champions, however, squandered several chances during their home game. Gallants remained winless in three matches, having suffered two losses and one draw in their opening games of the new season.
Ronwen Williams was largely ineffective, while injured players Teboho Mokoena and Antonio Van Wyk missed this crucial encounter. With Mudau stretchered off early in the second half, Miguel Cardoso faced an additional challenge. Khoza put Sundowns ahead in the 21st minute with a shot from close range. Gallants failed to clear a short corner, and Khoza finished confidently.
Despite their dominance, Sundowns fell short due to their reluctance to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Mailula sealed the win in the 67th minute with a powerful shot after a composed move. It marked the 25-year-old's third goal since returning to Masandawana following a disappointing spell with Toronto FC. Sundowns will face Golden Arrows in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.
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