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Lucas Ribeiro Costa's hat-trick inspires Mamelodi Sundowns to an emphatic victory over AmaZulu

The Brazilians enjoyed a near-flawless start within the opening two minutes, as Gaston Sirino unleashed a dipping shot that challenged goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela, who managed to make the save. The hosts maintained their offensive pressure, with opportunities arising from Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Aubrey Modiba. Despite AmaZulu's efforts to contain Sundowns, they successfully held off the opposition, ensuring the score remained level at 0-0 heading into half-time.On the 48th-minute mark, Costa propelled the home side into the lead by capitalizing on a rebound off Mzimela. Just under ten minutes later, Costa netted his second goal of the match. If Usuthu thought the Brazilian was done for the night, he went on to net his hat-trick, solidifying his position at the top of the goal-scoring charts with ten goals thus far in the season.The 3-0 win sees Sundowns 12 points clear at the top of the league standings.&nbsp;

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sundowns' Brazilian forward Costa secures GOAL's MVP accolade for his exemplary performance during the match, which saw him top the goal scoring charts.

THE MVP

Both defenders Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Taariq Fielies received yellow cards in the first half of the match, adding pressure to the team as they navigated the remainder of the game cautiously. Fielies was eventually substituted off in the 64th minute.

THE BIG LOSER

The reigning league champions are currently facing a packed schedule and will soon return to continental competition when they meet TP Mazembe in the upcoming final Group A match of the Caf Champions League on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

MATCH RATING (OUT OF FIVE): ⭐⭐⭐

Lucas Ribeiro Costa's hat-trick inspires Mamelodi Sundowns to an emphatic victory over AmaZulu | Goal.com South Africa

Hat-trick hero Lucas Ribeiro Costa guides Mamelodi Sundowns to a 3-0 win over AmaZulu in the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday evening.