US EditionMamelodi Sundowns Statement: Ronwen Williams and Bryan León Silence Orlando Pirates to Ignite Title Race
Brayan León scored twice to help Mamelodi Sundowns reduce their Betway Premiership lead over Orlando Pirates to three points with a game in hand.
- On Wednesday, Brayan León scored twice in the first half to put Mamelodi Sundowns in control, and Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-1 at FNB Stadium.
- At the beginning of the season, Sundowns felt the impact of losing Lucas Ribeiro, but Brayan León's arrival has rejuvenated the team and fans compared him to Ribeiro on Wednesday.
- In the 36th minute León opened the scoring with a defence-splitting finish, Modiba set up León for a tap-in minutes later, and Patrick Maswanganyi pulled one back in the 47th minute.
- The result cuts Orlando Pirates' lead to three points while Mamelodi Sundowns retain a game in hand, and coach Miguel Cardoso said his side earned every point and praised players' unity.
- Sundowns now shift their focus to a Nedbank Cup last-16 clash against TS Galaxy on Saturday, with supporters advised to arrive early and the MyTicket digital ticketing platform launching at FNB Stadium.
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Cardoso says Sundowns 'won this match with heart' against Pirates
By Dylan Bettencourt Colombian striker Brayan León scored twice in the first half to put Sundowns in control at FNB Stadium. Patrick Maswanganyi pulled one back for Orlando Pirates two minutes after half-time but Sundowns held on to win. Mamelodi Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, and coach Miguel Cardoso says his side earned every point. Colombian striker Brayan León scored twice in the fi…
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