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Rayners' Late Brace Lifts Sundowns to 3-1 Win, Level With Pirates

Debutant Monnapule Saleng set up the go-ahead goal as Sundowns' bench proved decisive.

Overview

  • Sundowns moved to 41 points alongside leaders Orlando Pirates, who stay ahead on goal difference with 12 matches remaining.
  • Marcelo Allende broke the deadlock in the first half with a curled finish that continued his recent scoring form.
  • Bradley Grobler brought Sekhukhune level in the second half with a close-range header.
  • Substitute Iqraam Rayners netted twice late, first from Saleng’s debut cross and then with a stoppage-time clincher.
  • Head coach Miguel Cardoso said a slow start led to planned changes from the bench, praising the impact that underscored Sundowns’ depth.