Talk about leaving it late! Mamelodi Sundowns turned a tense, tactical stalemate into a Polokwane party with a breathtaking injury-time blitz. In a game where Sekhukhune United seemed destined to snatch a point, the “Yellow Machine” shifted into overdrive during the final moments to secure a massive 2-0 victory.
The breakthrough finally came in the 91st minute via a clinical strike from Santos, before the R53-million man, Brayan León, put the icing on the cake in the 93rd minute with a devastating counter-attack finish.
Match Summary: The Stoppage-Time Surge
For 90 minutes, Sekhukhune’s “stubborn” defense held firm at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. However, Sundowns’ relentless pressure and superior conditioning told in the end.
- The Opener (90+1’): After a sustained siege on the Babina Noko goal, Santos found the pocket of space he needed to fire home the opener, sparking wild celebrations on the bench.
- The Killer Blow (90+3’): As Sekhukhune pushed everyone forward in a desperate hunt for an equalizer, Sundowns launched a textbook counter-attack. Brayan León showed exactly why the club invested so heavily in him, sprinting clear to double the lead and secure the three points.
Player Ratings: The Brazilians’ Performance
Sundowns showed championship grit tonight. Here is how the starting XI fared in Polokwane:
- Onyango Denis (7/10)
- Johannes (7.5/10)
- Ndamane (8/10)
- Lunga (7/10)
- Adams (7.5/10)
- Reisinho (8.5/10)
- Morena (7/10)
- Mkhulise (7.5/10)
- Sales (8/10)
- Rayners (7/10)
- Leon (9/10)
