Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in a DStv Premiership match at the Danie Craven Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with the result bringing the champions a new points record.
The Brazilians won the match courtesy of a strike midway through the second half from Lesiba Nku, with the victory taking them to a total of 72 points – eclipsing their previous mark of 71 set in the 2015-16 season.
As for Stellies, the defeat was not as costly as it could have been, as they remain in second place and on course to qualify for next season’s Caf Champions League, as third-placed Orlando Pirates lost 1-0 away to TS Galaxy in a concurrent match. Ten minutes later, Stephens made a superb reaction save to keep out a close-range volley from Peter Shalulile, after great work by Thembinkosi Lorch down the left flank.On 32 minutes, Stellenbosch were awarded a debatable penalty when Iqraam Rayners went down under a challenge from Bathusi Aubaas. Rayners himself took the spot kick, but saw his shot turned away by Williams to keep the score line blank.
Sundowns created pressure through their domination of possession and almost went ahead in the 58th minute when Lorch drove a low shot on target, but Stephens made a sharp save with his legs.
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