Mamelodi Sundowns netted two spectacular strikes in their 3-0 victory over ten-man TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Galaxy were looking to extend their three-match unbeaten run across all competitions but were undone by two stunning strikes against the reigning DStv Premiership champions.
Khuliso Mudau opened the scoring in the 19th minute after Ethan Brooks was dispossessed in front of his area before Peter Shalulile set the ball up to the Sundowns right-back.
Mudau composed himself shortly before unleashing one into the top corner that left Western Van De Linde with no chance and shortly after the uphill battle became mission impossible for the Rockets.
Veteran winger Lindokuhle Mbatha was sent off in the 22nd minute for two bookable offences, a decision that was justified with both challenges being ill-timed.
Galaxy fought valiantly to keep the scoreline respectable and held Sundowns just after the hour mark before Haashim Domingo opened his account for the club in emphatic fashion.
Collecting the ball in the middle of the park, the Ajax Cape Town academy graduate hit a fierce effort into the top corner from well outside the area.
Not to be denied his shine, star striker Peter Shalulile ending his four-game goal drought in the league to add his 14th league goal of the season with his last kick of the game before being hauled off.
Three points for Masandawana sees them extend their lead to 18 points ahead of second-placed Royal AM, albeit having played two games more.
