Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Mamelodi Sundowns 2nd with 68 points, Magesi 15th with 24, 44 apart. Scoring rates set the scale: Mamelodi Sundowns 1.9 scored and 0.7 conceded per game, Magesi 0.8 and 1.43, with the league averaging 1.01.
Mamelodi Sundowns had not lost in 8 games. Magesi had not won in 9 games. The last-five ledger: Mamelodi Sundowns 9/15, Magesi 3/15.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 3 for Mamelodi Sundowns, 1 for Magesi and 0 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting.
The venue was Loftus Versfeld Stadium, with room for 51,762 spectators. On the scoreboard, Mamelodi Sundowns led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Mamelodi Sundowns: Kutlwano Lethlaku (22'), Iqraam Rayners (74'), Iqraam Rayners (66')
Key stats
Possession: Mamelodi Sundowns 72% · Magesi 28% · Total shots: 15-4 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 6-1