Sundowns held by Gallants in tense stalemate -SoccerMag

Mamelodi Sundowns failed to move back to the top of the Betway Premiership after drawing 1-1 with Marumo Gallants at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday.

Sekhukhune United went two points clear on Tuesday, and Miguel Cardoso’s team had the chance to respond. Sundowns went ahead in the 28th minute when Marcelo Allende delivered a cross from the right and Iqraam Rayners headed in. Eight minutes later, Gallants equalised through a Keanu Cupido own goal from a Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo cross.

Gallants came into the game without a win in three matches, while Sundowns had beaten Magesi 3-0 on Sunday.

Peter Shalulile had the first attempt in the fourth minute, forcing Washington Arubi into a save. Ronwen Williams then denied Gallants from range in the eighth minute.

After the early goals, the match stayed level at half-time. Sundowns saw more of the ball in the second half but could not create many clear openings. Substitute Tashreeq Matthews hit the side-netting shortly after the restart, while both Arubi and Williams were called into action again later.

The match ended 1-1, leaving Sundowns two points behind Sekhukhune United.