The Herald (South Africa)

Sundowns remain on top

- Mogan Segadavan

Goals were at a premium in the Safa-NMB SAB League this weekend with just seven scored in five matches.

Four matches ended in 1-0 victories.

Despite their match against Stinging Bees being postponed, PE Sundowns retained their place at the top of the league table.

Madibaz Football, who also had their game against Bush Bucks postponed, dropped from second to fourth.

Roaring Tigers are now second after beating tailenders Sibanye Colts 1-0 at the Adcock Stadium in Korsten on Friday.

Camper United are third after their 2-1 win over Highland Spurs at the NU9 Stadium.

Amarhamba United, who beat Golden Aces 1-0 and thrashed Camper United 4-0

last week, saw their winning streak ended by FC Winners, going down 1-0.

Golden Aces continued their climb up the league table, moving up three places to fifth after beating Despatch Pioneers 1-0. Results Sibanye Colts 0 Roaring Tigers 1, School of Excellence 1 Motherwell Academy 0, FC Winners 1 Amarhamba United 0, Despatch Pioneers 0 Golden Aces 1, Camper United 2 Highland Spurs 1.

● A one-goal difference separates United Brothers and Young Aces at the top of the Peefa Marina Salt Premier League after both teams won their matches over the weekend.

United became the log leaders on goal difference after thrashing tailenders Leeds 8-0 last week.

Aces dropped to second after being held to a 2-2 draw by Real Lion. On Sunday, Aces thrashed Soweto Stars 10-1.

Real Lion retain third place with a 2-0 win over Leeds.

Rainbow, who are tied with Lion, beat Real Aces 3-1. Results Mighty Birds 0 United Brothers 2, Soweto Stars 3 Young Bucks 3, Hill Side 2 Peacelover­s 1, Rainbow 3 Real Aces 1, Young Aces 10 Soweto Stars 1, Real Lion 2 Leeds 0, Extension 5 Young Bucks 2.

● Showvillag­e United edged out Manchester United 4-3 in a thrilling Mofa Premier League fixture on Sunday.

This was United’s second successive defeat.

In a weekend of low scores, Amathole United scored the biggest win, beating Happy Stars 3-1. Results FC Motherwell 1 Young Ideas 1, Highland Spurs 1 Tomorrow Stars 0, Amathole United 3 Happy Stars 1, Crystal Palace 2 Young Tigers 1, Manchester FC 0 Subs 1, FC Angels 0 Valencia 2, Real Aces 1 Shining Stars 1, Manchester United 3 Showvillag­e United 4, Real Strikers 1 Royal Bucks 2.

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