What is Sundowns biggest win?

Mamelodi Sundowns will have the chance to set a new Premier Soccer League record as they aim for an unprecedented 12th DStv Premiership victory in a row when they tackle Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

The 1-0 victory over SuperSport United on Monday equaled their own best mark of 11 wins in succession, which had been set in the 2006/07 season under coach Gordon Igesund.

Here is a quick recap of the 11 victories that have got them to this record-equalling mark.

CHIPPA UNITED 0-1 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
September 7, 2022

A narrow 1-0 success away from home thanks to a very late Peter Shaulile winner in the 91st minute. Sundowns lost Aubrey Modiba to a red card before the final whistle. Dane Klate was still in charge of Chippa for this game.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 2-1 LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS
September 10, 2022

Shalulile netted the opener from the penalty spot just before halftime, but Golden Arrows were level when Pule Mmodi equalized early in the second period. The victory was sealed when the unfortunate Abafana Bes’thende defender Siyavuya Ndlovu put the ball into his own net.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 1-0 AMAZULU
September 18, 2022

Another late, late win as Chilean Marcelo Allende netted a goal in the 91st minute after it had looked as though Usuthu would hold out for the point. Far from vintage by Sundowns, but they got the job done.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 1-0 MARUMO GALLANTS
October 19, 2022

CAF and MTN8 commitments meant it was another month before Sundowns played a league game again and they edged Marumo Gallants thanks to Sphelele Mkhulise’s strike after 28 minutes.

MARITZBURG UNITED 0-5 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
October 25, 2022

The biggest win of the season by any side came as Sundowns thumped hapless Maritzburg 5-0 after a superb first-half performance set the tone. Haashim Domingo, Thapelo Morena, and Cassius Mailula all netted before the break as Sundowns threatened to run riot. Domingo and Mailula added to their tally in the second period. It was the first league start for the latter and the first match since Rhulani Mokwena assumed full control of the team as the sole head coach.

ROYAL AM 0-3 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
October 29, 2022

The final match before the break for the World Cup in Qatar, it was another easy win for Sundowns that underlined their quality. Neo Maema, Mailula, and Surprise Ralani were all on target, the latter two goals coming in the final five minutes.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 2-0 ORLANDO PIRATES
December 30, 2022

Sundowns were straight back into their stride after the World Cup with a deserved 2-0 win over old foes Orlando Pirates. Mothobi Mvala and new sensation Mailula grabbed the goals either side of halftime.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 2-0 SWALLOWS FC
January 3, 2023

Sundowns had to fight hard for this one as new Swallows coach Ernst Middendorp made life difficult, but second-half strikes from Maema and Themba Zwane set up the win.

RICHARDS BAY 0-2 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
January 6, 2023

A tough away game at one of their title rivals, but Sundowns managed to win comfortably after goals from Mailula and Domingo. This was also their seventh clean sheet in a row.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 2-1 CHIPPA UNITED
January 10, 2023

Another comfortable win, though the clean sheet record was finally broken when they conceded a 92nd-minute goal to Thabiso Lebitso. Sundowns were already 2-0 up by then as Teboho Mokoena and Shalulile, back from injury, netted for them.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 1-0 SUPERSPORT UNITED
January 16, 2023

Maema scored the only goal two minutes before halftime, though SuperSport was arguably the better side on the day and might have snatched an equalizer very late on when Thapelo Maseko’s shot hit the post.

Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United in their opening DStv Premiership encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday night, as both teams ended the game with 10 men on the pitch.

Goals from Peter Shalulile and Lucas Costa were enough for Downs to bag maximum points on away soil, despite Jamie Webber pulling one back for his side at the hour mark.

In two standout talking points of the game, Vusimusi Mncube and Rivaldo Coetzee were sent off for early showers during the match.

Sundowns enjoyed most of the ball during the early exchanges of the match and took a patient approach in their build-up play. With Sekhukhune on the back foot, the Brazilians slowly began applying in wide areas of the pitch.

The reigning champions were then awarded a penalty in the 10th minute of the match after Edwin Gyimah was spotted handling the ball inside the box.

In stepping up to the spot, Peter Shalulile sent goalkeeper Bangare Sangare the wrong way and gave his side the lead.

In a major talking point of the match, Vusimusi Mncube received his marching orders in the 16th minute after the referee spotted a studs-up challenge on Aubrey Modiba on the edge of the Downs area.

Sundowns continued to boss the possession count as the match progressed while Sekhukhune provided little threat going forward.

As the half came to a close, Downs searched for the second goal but was met by aggressive defending by the home team.

Sundowns doubled their lead in the 56th minute as Lucas Costa opened his account for the Chloorkop side. After turning defense into attack, Marcelo Allende found Thapelo Maseko with a well-weighted through ball into the area who squared the ball to Costa who slotted the ball into the back of the net.

The hosts pulled one back on the hour mark after Jamie Webber converted a clever freekick on the edge of the Sundowns box.

With the wind in their sails, Sekhukhune actively searched for an equalizer and ventured forward with urgency.

Downs looked menacing in counter-attacking situations and often troubled the Sekhukhune defense with their speed and passing movements.

With 10 minutes left on the clock, Babina Noko struggled to get a grip on the encounter while Downs kicked into game-management mode.

In yet another major talking point of the tie, Rivaldo Coetzee was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute, after the referee cited the midfielder for a retaliation incident with Webber.

Nonetheless, Sundowns held on to secure their first win of the 23/24 DStv Premiership at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Sekhukhune United: (0) 1 (Webber 60’)

Mamelodi Sundowns: (1) 2 (Shalulile 12’ Costa 56’)

SEKHUKHUNE UNITED: Sangare, Ntiya-Ntiya, Gyimah, Cardoso, Mobbie, Bwalya (Thutlwa 45’), Mokotjo, Webber, Mncube, Mokwana (Mosadi 80’), Ohizu

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: Williams, Boutouil, Lebusa, Mudau, Modiba (Maseko 45’), Mokoena, Coetzee, Allende (Kekana 90’), Zwane (Mendieta 80’), Costa (Maema 68’), Shalulile (Zungu 90’)