Mamelodi Sundowns continued their sensational form in the DStv Premiership with a convincing 2-0 victory over Royal AM at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg. The win extends Sundowns’ unbeaten league run and brings them closer to achieving an unprecedented invincible league season.
Despite having already clinched the league title, Sundowns showed no signs of complacency and maintained their high standards throughout the match.
The encounter saw Royal AM adopting a disciplined defensive approach to contain Sundowns’ attacking threat. However, Sundowns managed to break the deadlock in the first half when Peter Shalulile capitalized on a rebound to give his side the lead. Sundowns doubled their advantage in the second half, with Lesiba Nku finding the back of the net with a well-taken strike.
Despite Sundowns’ dominance, they missed a late penalty opportunity, but it had no impact on the final result as they secured a comfortable victory.
The defeat leaves Royal AM in a precarious position in the league standings, increasing the pressure on them to avoid relegation as the season draws to a close.
