Mphela Leads Sundowns To Victory
09 December 2012
Absa Premiership
Result: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Black Leopards
Date: 9 December 2012
Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium
A Katlego Mphela goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns a vital 1-0 win over Black Leopards in their Absa Premiership clash on Sunday.
There was a great chance on 16 minutes when Nyasha Mushekwi was played into space, but the striker just lifted his head and failed to make a solid connection with his final strike.
Just on 22 minutes it was Mushekwi again who caused trouble for the Leopards defence. This time it was a quick run down the left before he crossed to Katlego Mphela who expertly headed his first goal of the season.
It was so nearly 2-0 on the half hour when Leopards defender Humphrey Kekana allowed Mphela to get behind him and blast a shot, but fortunately goalkeeper Bruce Mtshali produced a reaction save from point-blank range.
Lidoda Duvha tried had to push for an equaliser and it nearly came on the stroke of the break when Raymond Monama’s shot brought out a good save from Wayne Sandilands.
After the break The Brazlians had another chance when they were awarded a free-kick in a threatening area, but Teko Modise’s spot-kick bashed straight into the wall. The home side then got a bit of a let off when Jean Mugananga was afforded a free header, but failed to test Sandilands on this occasion.
There was a huge shout for a penalty just before the hour when Mphela was brought down in the area by Siphamandla Sithole, but the referee waved play on.
Just after the hour Modise orchestrated a breakaway and passed out wide to Anthony Laffor who had plenty of options, but chose to shoot and his effort flew harmlessly across the face of goal.
Leopards were unlucky not to get a penalty of their own when Tebogo Langerman interfered with Mongezi Bobe, but there was enough doubt in the mind of the referee again.
The win moved Sundowns up to 12th on the Absa Premiership table.
Mamelodi Sundowns: Wayne Sandilands, Doctor Mampuru (Abel Mabaso 33), Method Mwanjali, Alje Schut, Thamsanqa Sangweni (Hlompo Kekana 74), Teko Modise (Jabulani Shongwe 83), Elias Pelembe Anthony Laffor, Tebogo Langerman, Nyasha Mushekwi, Katlego Mphela.
Subs: Denis Onyango, Wayne Arendse, Eleazar Rodgers, Richard Henyekane
Black Leopards: Bruce Mtshali, Moses Kwena (Ermort Dzaga 58), Humphrey Khoza, Mahlatse Maake, Nkosiyabo Xakane, Michael Nkambule, Mongezi Bobe (Joshua Obaje 80), Jean Mugananga, Rodney Ramagelela, Raymond Monama (Thabo Mongalo 60), Siphamandla Sithole.
Subs: Postnett Omony, Diala Manaka, Mondli Miya, Vincent Mabusela
Goals: Katlego Mphela (Sundowns 22)
comments
Welcome back Mosimane's girlfriend. People are talking about rats and zebras here and I fail to understand why
Submitted by: mindnot
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 16:08:02
Eish pitso is lyk a breath of fresh-air to sundowns u know! 1st I want 2 congradulate ( president-patrice-motsepe) for getting rid of that (bug) called "neeskens", secondly I welcome the (p.m.s) pitso-mosimane-show or u can say the (p.m.s) pure-monate-show! Masandawana all is in good hands whem it comes to bench_leadership but as 4 management? A lot of changes needs 2b Done, operation get rid of makhanya,moloto and ngwede has to start, we don't need them at downs as they know nothing ka double-action.
Submitted by: Chloorkop-style
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 15:01:27
Amen "killer"
Submitted by: sushi-man
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 10:04:29
Morning, hehehe nw rats ar making noise just bucs they ascape wth a point lol. Golden gap contnue
Submitted by: Brain
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 09:53:21
I lyk it when my team ar at position 2, come may ppl ar goin to lose a lot of weight, mucus, tears
Submitted by: UKWAA15
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 09:50:33
I said it here on dis forum two days b4 da derby dat i dnt c any tim beating da Mighty Bucs until da December break nd sum1 said i mst stop smoking strong stuff as if he eva saw me smoking even da weak stuff! I, again, predicted dat da Mighty Bucs would win da derby by two goals to one nd dats wat exactly transpired on saturday!....4 me, i gv congrats 2 my boys 4 da job weldone, dey dd da job required of them on day- if da linesman had a vision problem, dats his own problem- i neva told hm nt 2 eat plenty of fresh carrots....yes, Bucs 2-1 Tortoises, AYIJIKI LEYONTO no matter hw much dey try 2 justfy it!....nywe nywe nywe- kuphi khona? Gudmorning evrybody....THE GHOST!
Submitted by: ju-ju28
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 09:34:30
welcome back killer mphela !
Submitted by: losie_moni
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 09:18:06
Mxm small team
Submitted by: sangomase2
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 09:05:07
Haha i like it 4 makgorometsa. @kwara u knw futbal my man. Unlike sum noisy rats here.
Submitted by: Van_Parker
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 08:59:12
so pisto's no1 striker scored the winner.ya ne footbool is funny sumtimes
Submitted by: Sfisombatha
Date: 10 December 2012, Time: 08:49:46