Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Siyanda Ndlovu of Lamontville Golden Arrows during the Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane. Mamelodi Sundownscoach Miguel Cardoso is no doubt feeling some relief as his side returned to familiar territory on Wednesday night, at Loftus Versfeld where they beat Lamontville Golden Arrows 2-0 to extend their unbeaten run to six league matches. Victory overGolden Arrowsin Tshwane was not an option but a must for a team that is looking to lock in momentum of defending the league title for a ninth season in a row.
Sundowns were flying high after theirSunday’s win over Sekhukhune United, confirmed their return to form having recently bagged the scalp of other teams at the top half of the table, namely AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates. Sunday’s win over Sekhukhune United, confirmed their return to form having recently bagged the scalp of other teams at the top half of the table, namely AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates. Arrows themselves arrived in Pretoria unbeaten in five matches in all competitions, buoyed by a disciplined 0–0 draw against Chippa United.
Tightening their defence would have been one of Manqoba Mngqithi’s most emphasised training drills ahead of heading to Tshwane since Arrows were already among the leakiest defences in the league this season with 22 goals against. However, Arrows travelled to Tshwane boasting the one trait that no other team in the league has managed so far this season – that is being the only side to beat the defending champions.
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