Tashreeq Matthews blamed by Mamelodi Sundowns fans for Club World Cup exit
Though Mamelodi Sundowns have mostly been commended for their strong showing at the Club World Cup despite their exit as the group stages concluded, there are a number of fans who were left annoyed with one player in particular.
That player is Sundowns midfielder Tashreeq Matthews, who missed a great chance to score in his side's final Group F encounter with Brazilian side Fluminense in the first half.
Left one-on-one with Fluminense keeper Fabio, Matthews struck his shot straight at the shot-stopper.
Though it was still early in the game, it would turn out to be the best chance for Sundowns to score. Had Matthews scored, Sundowns would have advanced to the next stage of the competition as the match ended goalless.
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