![]() ![]() Pirates, who had lost Nigerian centreback Olisa Ndah to injury at half time, were floundering, especially with high balls into the box and Shalulile headed the fourth from another excellent Lakay delivery. His brace came as referee Victor Gomes played good advantage when Pirates goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane appeared to upend Shalulile in attempting to save at the feet of the forward and Safranko converted the loose ball. Slovakian forward Safranko added a second with a header from Lakay’s corner 10 minutes later, effectively killing the contest with Pirates offering little in attack all game. Zwane brought up his milestone early in the second half, providing an easy finish from close range after Shalulile headed Lyle Lakay’s free-kick back across the Pirates goal. The result could have repercussions for the Pirates co-coaching duo of Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids heading into the long break for the festive season and Africa Cup of Nations, given how thoroughly their side was outplayed in every department. The win moves Sundowns 18 points clear of the chasing pack and leaves them with one hand firmly on the trophy just past the halfway mark of the season, underlining their status as one of the best squads the Premiership has ever seen. Substitute Pavol Safranko (61st and 73rd minutes), who came on at half time for the injured Grant Kekana, scored a brace and Peter Shalulile (76th) got his 13th goal of the campaign.įortune Makaringe scored a consolation goal for Pirates in the 90th with virtually the last kick of the game, but it was far too little too late for the visitors. ![]() The Brazilians flexed their muscles in the second period after the teams had been goalless at the break. Themba Zwane scored his 50th DStv Premiership goal for rampant Mamelodi Sundowns as their relentless march towards a fifth successive league title continued with a crushing 4-1 victory over hapless Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. ![]()
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