Sundowns back on top but Mosimane prefers second place
Victory over Maritzburg United means Downs now have targets on their backs
Championship-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns might have returned to the top of the premiership standings on Tuesday night but coach Pitso Mosimane says he would have been happier to remain in second place. Sundowns opened up a handy three-point lead as they caught up to the rest of the chasing pack but with seven games to go‚ Mosimane is well aware that the Brazilians now have a marksman’s target centred on their backs. Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Maritzburg United was another nail-biting affair for the champions‚ who let slip a comfortable position after going 2-0 up in the first 20 minutes and ended up with their backs to the wall after Gaston Sirino was sent off and Maritzburg pulled back a goal with eight minutes left. “It’s a long way. This top-of-the-log thing can play a bit with your emotions and puts stress on the players‚” said Mosimane after the victory at the Harry Gwala Stadium. “As I’ve always said‚ I’m happy to sit in second place but of course I wanted to win the match. We were ...
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