Mamelodi Sundowns

Cassius Mailula of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium, in Durban on the 25 October 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly beat Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly beat Orlando Pirates 1-0 in a league match which was played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Cassius Mailula of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium, in Durban on the 25 October 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly beat Orlando Pirates 1-0 in a league match which was played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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Cassius Mailula scored the only goal of the game as Sundowns stretched their record winning streak to 15 league matches.

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The result also saw Sundowns move to 55 points from 21 games – their best run for a team chasing the league title in the PSL era.

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The Brazilians now lead fourth-placed Pirates by a whopping 27 points, meaning chances of them being caught are very slim.

Mamelodi Sundowns PSL DStv Premiership Orlando Pirates
Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

ORLANDO PIRATES VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: STARTING LINEUPS

Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Xoki, Sibisi, Maela, Shandu, Monare, Timm, Mosele, Hotto, Saleng, Erasmus.

Subs: Mpontshane, Martin, Mako, Mtethwa, Dlamini, Pule, Ndlondlo, Dzvukamanja, Mabena.

Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Morena, Mudua, Mvala, Kekana, Mokoena, Maema, Zwane, Mkhulise, Mailula, Shalulile.

Subs: D. Onyango, Ngobeni, Jali, Ralani, Zungu, B. Onyango, Karelse, Modiba.

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