Sundowns extend lead after sealing 14th consecutive win against Sekhukhune

Runaway DStv Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns overcame a stubborn Sekhukhune United 2-0 on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

The victory meant that the hosts extended their winning run to 14 league games as they moved 22 points clear of second place Richards Bay as they look on course to win a sixth title in a row.

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Peter Shaluile and Cassius Mailula second-half goals proved to be the difference between the two sides. Despite the defeat, Brandon Truter's men should take pride in the match as they never showed any fear to their opponents and, at times, put them under immense pressure.

Sekhukhune showed their intent as a long ball over the Sundown's backline nearly set Victor Letsoalo through; however, it was cleared by the Brazilians centre-back Brian Onyango in the opening seconds of the match.

Soon after, the hosts started to have more of the ball and Sphelele Mkhulise had a long-range effort; however it went wide to spare the goalkeeper's blushes.

During the opening period, Sundown's players, such as Uruguayan Gaston Sirino and Mkhulise were finding plenty of space in the Sekhukhune half.

Mkhulise found Neo Maema in plenty of space, but the keeper dealt with his half-volley as he palmed the ball out for a corner. 

Mkhulise who was involved in most of Sundowns good moments, again found space on the left when he squared it to Sipho Mbule who hit a powerful strike but he failed to hit the target.

A brilliant run from Sifiso Ngobeni was spotted and he found the league's top goal scorer Shalulile but the clinical forward could not beat Sangaré from close range. Not long after, neat footwork from Maema found Shaluile in the penalty area; however, his header