Share

SHALULILE MISFIRES AS DOWNS DROP POINTS

accreditation
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns at Kings Park Stadium on 21 April 2021 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns at Kings Park Stadium on 21 April 2021 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
BackpagePix

MAMELODI Sundowns remain unbeaten in the league.

But it will be of concern to the famous coaching trio that the Brazilians are winless in two matches.


A week ago, Sundowns threatened to flatten anyone who stands in their way.

But six days later, they look as ordinary as Wednesday afternoon, seen as they were held to a goalless draw by AmaZulu in their DStv Premiership clash at Kings Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Gone was the invincible Brazilians, who crushed Orlando Pirates 4-1, before falling to lowly TTM in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at home on Sunday.

In fact, they were fortunate to walk away with a draw after Lehlohonolo Majoro missed a perfect chance to grab the winner for the home side.

For Peter Shalulile, it was truly an afternoon of misfortune, piled on embarrassment with a shocking miss late in the second half, when tapping in looked the simplest thing to do.

The Namibian looked like a man who had forgotten where he had parked his car, going Awol as was the case against TTM.

But he cannot be singled out for blame as Sundowns had a midfield that might just have been introduced to one another on the bus to the game.

There was a period at the start of the game during which Benni McCarthy’s team looked by far the more impressive of the two teams, Augustine Mulenga turning two defenders inside out.

Unfortunately, he was let down by some poor finishing as his shot bounced off the upright.

Get the best in Soccer, News and Lifestyle content with SNL24 PLUS
For 14 free days, you can have access to the best from Soccer Laduma, KickOff, Daily Sun, TrueLove and Drum. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
Subscribe to SNL24 PLUS
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
SunFam, How do you normally spend Easter holidays?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Going to church
27% - 38 votes
Hosting or attending a family gathering
13% - 18 votes
Chilling at home
54% - 75 votes
Working
6% - 9 votes
Vote
Let us know what you think

Contact the People’s Paper with feedback on stories and how we could make dailysun.co.za even better!

Learn more
Do you have a story for the People’s Paper?

Click below to contact our news desk and share your story with SunLand!

Let's do it!