Rayners, Van Wyk fire Sundowns past Milford
Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk found the back of the net in either half.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Milford FC in the Betway Premiership, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. Aubrey Modiba played a crucial role, providing two assists as Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk scored the goals in either half. The win keeps Sundowns second in the league standings with 13 points from five matches, tied with leaders Orlando Pirates but trailing on goal difference.
Both teams had limited chances in the opening 20 minutes, with Sundowns' Bennet Mokoena coming close just before the 25-minute mark. Rayners missed an opportunity 10 minutes later after misjudging a pass. The visitors nearly took the lead in the 39th minute when Thabana Mabena beat the offside trap but was denied by Ronwen Williams.
Sundowns' goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, sustained a bruise when the ball struck him below his left eye during the match. With Modiba's assist, Rayners capitalized in the second half, slotting the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper. The home side continued to dominate in the second half, pinning Milford back and failing to capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately securing another three points and maintaining their strong start to the campaign.
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