Mamelodi Sundowns put on a commanding display in Durban, beating Richards Bay 4-1 in the Betway Premiership, with Fawaaz Basadien scoring his first goal for the club and taking the Man of the Match award.
Goals in every phase
Matthews opened the scoring in the 18th minute, and Richards Bay equalised four minutes later through Mabuya in the 22nd. Rayners then took over, restoring the lead in the 37th minute and adding a second goal of his own just after the break in the 47th. Basadien capped the win in the 59th minute with his first strike in Sundowns colours.
A special night for Basadien
The goal was Basadien’s first for the Brazilians, and he was rewarded with the Man of the Match award, a perfect way to mark a landmark moment in yellow.
Bafana Ba Style at its best
The performance was described by the club as one of the best for Bafana Ba Style in Durban, with the champions showing the attacking quality that has kept them at the top of the log.
What to watch next
With Pirates on six straight wins and closing in, Sundowns will want to keep the pressure and the points flowing. Fans will be watching whether Basadien continues his form in the next fixture.
