Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 24 November 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Watch: Neo Maema nets a screamer and Sundowns record run comes to an end
Neo Maema netted a super opener for Sundowns in their Tshwane derby match against Supersport before their rivals snapped their clean sheet run.
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 24 November 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Neo Maema netted a superb left-footed shot to put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead in their match against SuperSport United on Wednesday 24 November 2021.
The industry of Lyle Lakay created the opportunity with his energy and industry as Sundowns passed their way through but it was Maema who took on a shot from outside the box and left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot as his shot curled into the net.
Watch: Neo Maema nets a screamer for Sundowns
Maema gave Sundowns the lead just before half-time in what had been a tightly contested match.
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Shortly after the break Peter Shalulile kept up his hot streak, doubling Sundowns advantage as Themba Zwane came up with the assist.
Gamphani Jones Lungu netted his third goal of the campaign for SuperSport United to get them back into the contest in the 69th minute.
Lungu’s strike broke Mamelodi Sundowns incredible run of 1423 minutes without conceding a goal in the DStv Premiership. SuperSport United had also been the last team to score against their Tshwane rivals in the Premiership back in March of this year.
The Zambian latched onto a loose ball after a mistake by Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango.
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produced a brilliant save to deny Shalulile a second goal in the 77th minute.
On 80 minutes the contest was all square as national team star Teboho Mokoena’s bouncing shot got the better of Deni Onyango, who was not enjoying his best day in the colours of the Brazilians.
The match would end in a draw but Sundowns remain unbeaten and on top of the DStv Premiership.
Starting teams
Sundowns: 14. D. Onyango, 5. Lebusa, 25. Mudau, 4. Kekana, 7. Lekay, 15. Jali, 23. Domingo, 35. Maema, 18. Zwane, 9. Safranko, 38. Shalulile.
Subs: 1. Mweene, 12. Maluleka, 32. Kutumela, 37. Modiba, 11. Erasmus, 10. Sirino, 28. De Reuck, 24. Vilakazi, 3. Nascimento.
SuperSport: 30. Williams, 27. Philipps, 37. Johannes, 6. Ditlhokwe, 14. Bhasera, 4. Mokoena, 20. Donn, 10. Mbule, 22. Manziba, 17. Lungu, 13. Gabuza.
Subs: 31. Pule, 18. Nhlapo, 16. Mbatha, 23. Waiswa, 12. Webber, 35. Rasebotja, 11. Mahachi, 9. Rayners, 7. Grobler
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