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TimesLIVE
3 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Rayners and Matthews on target as Sundowns beat AmaZulu at Loftus
Mamelodi Sundowns got their Betway Premiership campaign on track with a hard-fought 2-0 win over AmaZulu at Loftus on Tuesday night. With their first win of the season that was secured through second-half goals from Iqraam Rayners and Tashreeq Matthews, the Brazilians moved to second spot on the standings below Marumo Gallants. This was a much-needed victory for Sundowns as they recovered from the 1-1 opening day draw with Chippa United last weekend, which led to supporters questioning how their season is going to unfold. This was not an impressive performance, but they will go to their crunch MTN8 semifinal first-leg clash against rivals Orlando Pirates at a sold out Orlando Stadium on Saturday with winning momentum. For AmaZulu, it is back to the drawing board for coach Arthur Zwane as they remain middle of the table with three points from their opening day win over newbies Orbit College.
The Citizen
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns down AmaZulu to record first win of the league
Iqraam Rayners and Tashreeq Matthews were on target in what was a game of two halves in Tshwane. Mamelodi Sundowns are up and running in the 2025–26 Betway Premiership season after beating AmaZulu 2-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday night. Iqraam Rayners and Tashreeq Matthews were on target in what was a game of two halves in Tshwane. ALSO READ: Sundowns' Cardoso: 'Let's resolve our issues and become stronger' Usuthu were left to rue a string of missed chances in the first half, before the Brazilians produced a far more assured display after the break to secure all three points. Matthews came off the bench to provide an assist before closing off the scoring in stoppage time. While Sundowns dominated possession, AmaZulu created better opportunities in the opening 45 minutes. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya miscued his effort on the half-hour mark after being played in by Riaan Hanamub, who had surged down the left flank. For the defending champions, it was a performance built more on individual moments than cohesive team play. Youngster Kutlwano Letlhaku threatened on several occasions but was let down by wayward finishing and poor decision-making. Grant Kekana almost turned the ball into his own net just before the interval while attempting to clear under pressure. Sundowns again missed the creative spark of unsettled PSL Footballer of the Season Lucas Ribeiro, absent for a third successive match across all competitions. Khuliso Mudau was also missing, leaving the hosts short on ideas. Coach Miguel Cardoso acted swiftly at half-time, replacing Letlhaku with Tashreeq Matthews and Divine Lunga with Aubrey Modiba. Matthews made an immediate impact, heading Arthur Sales' lob into the path of Rayners, who rifled home a half-volley eight minutes into the second half. Ngwenya squandered another golden chance late on, blasting over the bar with ten minutes remaining. Peter Shalulile made his return to the team after missing the games against Richards Bay and Chippa United. Matthews beat AmaZulu goalkeeper on the near post with two minutes left of added time to seal the win for the defending league champions. ALSO READ: Chiefs finally announce Velebayi signing Sundowns held firm to take maximum points and bounced back from the disappointing 1-1 draw against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last Saturday. It was a morale boosting win for Sundowns who will next take on Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Orlando Stadium.
Miami Herald
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Fluminense advances with draw vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
Fluminense made it a perfect four-for-four among Brazilian sides at the FIFA Club World Cup, clinching their place in the last 16 with a 0-0 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fábio made three saves to keep a clean sheet and seal a second-place finish in Group F for Fluminense behind Borussia Dortmund, who earned a 1-0 win over Ulsan HD in a simultaneous match in Cincinnati, Ohio. But in truth, the Rio de Janeiro side looked comfortable for most of the final hour, knowing a point would be enough to seal a meeting Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, against the Group E winner. That team will be decided later Wednesday, with Inter Milan, River Plate and CF Monterrey all in the running. Mamelodi Sundowns became the last of four African representatives in the competition eliminated, though Wydad AC still have a match left to play. They were held scoreless for the first time in the tournament after nearly coming back from three goals down in their 4-3 defeat to Dortmund on Saturday. Wednesday's match followed Fluminense's Brazilian colleagues Palmeiras, Botafogo and Flamengo all sealing their place in the last 16 earlier in the group stage. Meanwhile, Sundowns entered as the final hope for an African representative in the knockout phase, with Al Ahly, Esperance de Tunis and Wydad AC all eliminated. But Sundowns had the first quality chance when Tashreeq Matthews ran onto Lucas Ribeiro Costa's defense-splitting diagonal ball into the penalty area. Fabio sprung quickly from his line and ultimately smothered Matthews' eighth-minute effort. Fluminense grew into the game later in the half. Jhon Arias dragged an effort from the right side of the penalty wide of the left post in the 36th minute. Five minutes later, Nonato fired a half-volley wide of the same upright following a set piece. After the break, German Cano reached Arias' excellent dipping cross to the near post. But his 58th-minute volley struck the woodwork as Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams could only look on. Williams finished with no saves as none of Fluminense's shot attempts were on frame. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Tashreeq Matthews blamed by Mamelodi Sundowns fans for Club World Cup exit
BIG MISS Sundowns' South African forward Tashreeq Matthews reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match against Brazil's Fluminense at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 25, 2025. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP 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.
The South African
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Fans blame Tashreeq Matthews for Sundowns CWC early exit
Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) in the group stages following their 0-0 draw with Brazilian side Fluminense FC on Wednesday night. Masandawana needed a win to reach the round of 16 but failed to find the back of the net throughout the 90 minutes despite creating several chances. Tashreeq Matthews missed a golden opportunity to give his side the lead after a sublime pass from Lucas Ribeiro. The Cape Town-born midfielder fired straight at the Fluminense keeper to the much frustration of the Downs fans. Masandawana were hoping to reach the next round with a win, but unfortunately, they fired blanks. Having won 1-0 against Ulsan in their opening match, the Brazilians must have felt they needed just two draws to reach the round of 16. Their loss to Borussia Dortmund made their last group match a must-win match. 'Tashreeq Matthews is anti-Sundowns man, he has been missing sitters for them consistently,' tweeted @LifeofMelo. 'Tashreeque Matthews is simply not good enough and uyayidlisa iteam. So many chances WASTED!!! by him. I do not know how this incompetent coach started him again,' tweeted @Umlando5. Although many blamed Matthews for Sundowns' exit from the CWC, some felt the team went flat when the midfielder was subbed in the second half. @MSFC__ wrote: 'The funny part is that after Tashreeq Matthews went out, our attack died and we had zero shot on target afterwards.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
