How Sundowns won AmaZulu at home to set a record of 10 wins out of 10

Sundowns’ Unstoppable Streak: 10 Wins Out Of 10, A Record in the PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns continued their relentless dominance in the PSL, securing a historic 10th consecutive victory against AmaZulu (1-0) in Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s penalty and a formidable defensive display contributed to Sundowns’ remarkable win at King Zwelithini Stadium, setting a new record for the league.

Key Highlights:

• Lucas Ribeiro Costa converted the only penalty of the game, securing his seventh league goal and joining Khanyisa Mayo of Cape Town City in the scoring charts.
• Sundowns’ victory, with 30 points from 10 matches, establishes a new PSL record for the most consecutive wins at the start of the season.
• AmaZulu, missing captain Veli Mothwa for undisclosed reasons, faced a challenging encounter against the relentless Sundowns, who had previously won nine consecutive opening matches.
• The match was relocated from Moses Mabhida Stadium due to pitch maintenance, with AmaZulu having experienced a 3-2 loss to TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout semi-final on the same ground.
• Sundowns, led by coach Rulani Mokwena, displayed dominance in Durban, controlling the game and seeking to exploit AmaZulu’s defensive setup.
• Mbongeni Gumede’s foul on Peter Shalulile led to the penalty, expertly converted by Costa in the 21st minute, giving Sundowns a crucial lead.
• Tensions escalated as the benches exchanged words, with Mokwena facing criticism perceived as “jealousy” by some. Sundowns, however, maintained their focus on the game.
• AmaZulu showed improvement in the second half, with Ronwen Williams making crucial saves and controversially denying Hendrick Ekstein’s goal for offside.
• Despite AmaZulu’s efforts, Sundowns’ defensive resilience and strategic play secured the historic 10th consecutive win.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ flawless start to the season, culminating in a record-breaking 10th consecutive victory, cements their status as the team to beat in the PSL.

The win reflects not only Sundowns’ attacking prowess, as demonstrated by Costa’s goal, but also their defensive solidity.

As the league progresses, Sundowns’ remarkable form will undoubtedly be the focus of attention, creating an exciting narrative for PSL enthusiasts.