Mamelodi Sundowns responded in true champions’ style on Saturday night.
After the Golden Arrows shocker, the Brazilians smashed into Richards Bay with a 4-1 thumping at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Coach Miguel Cardoso’s message to the Sundowns faithful is a call for patience and perspective.
MIGUEL CARDOSO SENDS MESSAGE TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FANS
Cardoso was clearly a relieved man. The Portuguese mentor suggested that one bad day can happen, but never two in a row. He said the key was a commanding start with early goals.
“I just want to tell again Masandawana family to support the team, it’s just a team with a lot of new players that’s just arrived some of them and the team is growing, it’s going to grow,” the Sundowns mentor said.
Cardoso said in reference to the three draws and a defeat suffered in the nine games before last night. Kabo Yellow drew 1-1 with Chippa United on the first day of the season, drew 0-0 with Kaizer Chiefs and were held 1-1 by Marumo Gallants.
“Obviously, sometimes set-backs don’t help but that’s got a lot to do and a lot to achieve. Looking forward with enthusiasm, involving everybody it’s the only way to shave results and that’s how Sundowns has build the power and forest that’s been in the last years and that’s how it’s going continue to be,” Cardoso added.
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The result put the champions back at the top of the league with 21 points from 10 games. Sekhukhune United dropped to second after a 1-0 loss to Polokwane City but have a game in hand.
HOW THEY LINED UP:
Ronwen Williams, Malibongwe Khoza, Bathusi Aubaas, Mosa Lebusa, Aubrey Modiba, Marcello Allende, Khuliso Mudau, Tashreeq Matthews, Nuno Santos, Arthur Sales, Iqraam Rayners
Substitutes: Denis Onyango, Kegan Johannes, Fawaaz Basadien, Tebogo Mokoena, Sphelele Mkhulise, Jayden Adams, Bennet Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Peter Shalulile.
Next is the visit of Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout last 16 on Saturday, October 4, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Kickoff will be at 8 p.m.