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Goal explains why the Brazilians will enjoy facing Lidoda Duvha in a must-see match at their temporary stadium in Dobsonville.
The fate of the 2019/20 Premier Soccer League (PSL) trophy goes to the last round.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have fought side by side for the championship in one of the most exciting title races in PSL history.
The Sundowns are coming from 13 points behind the Chiefs and the two Gauteng giants are now tied on points heading into Saturday’s final round of the current season.
Masandawana has shown great character and better form in recent weeks, but they are still behind Amakhosi on goal difference.
Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Polokwane City increased Masandawana’s goal difference as they reduced it to three goals behind the Chiefs, having entered the game against five of their rivals.
However, Pitso Mosimane’s team should have scored more goals on the night, but were disappointed by some poor results at times during the one-sided encounter.
George Chigova also had a good game between Polokwane’s sticks, especially in the first half when he made three impressive saves to keep Sundowns at bay.
The Brazilians will have to replicate the same form when they face another relegation-threatened team at Black Leopards this weekend.
Mosimane’s attackers will enjoy facing Lidoda Duvha, who has the worst joint defense in the league after conceding a whopping 41 goals in 29 games, a record they share with Polokwane.
The Leopards have shown signs of improvement in their last games, recording three wins of their last five and losing their other two games.
However, his defense continues to filter goals after conceding five goals in his last five games, something the Sundowns can take advantage of and possibly beat the Chiefs for the title.
The Chiefs will face a team that has proven to be their hoodoo team, Baroka FC this weekend, and Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele defeated Amakhosi when it matters most over the years.
Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele has a superior head-to-head record with the two teams meeting in 10 competitive matches and Baroka has recorded four wins compared to Amakhosi’s three, while three matches ended in draws.
Having said that, it is imperative that Sundowns focus on their clash with Leopards and try to continue their dominance over Limpopo’s side by scoring goals and keeping him tight at the rear.
Masandawana has won each of their last eight league matches against Lidoda Duvha, who has been tormented by Themba Zwane and Gaston Sirino in recent years.
The last two encounters have ended in a 2-1 win for Mosimane’s side with the two diminutive attackers finding the back of the net.
Blessed with the ability to create and score goals, Zwane and Sirino carry the Brazilians’ ambition to secure their third consecutive league trophy this season.
They have regained their form of late after having participated in six goals (three goals and three assists between them) in Masandawana’s last five league games.
The duo will be key to a Sundowns victory this weekend and possibly help the Tshwane giants clinch a record-breaking 10th PSL title in the process.
