Mamelodi Sundowns escape another Magesi FC embarrassment with comeback victory to extend PSL lead

It was a battle between the Premier Soccer leaders and basement side at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Wondeboy Makhubu took advantage of some poor marking by Sundowns defenders to head in a cross from John Mokone to give Magesi the lead on 12 minutes.

But Lucas Ribeiro Costa hit back for Downs with an acrobatic shot in the 64th minutes to save the Tshwane visitors from another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Magesi.

Substitute Tashereeq Matthews then grabbed Masandawana's winner with four minutes remaining on the clock.

The match ended with both Magesi and Sundowns having 10 men each follolwing red cards to Divine Lunga and Samuel Darpoh.

The slim 2-1 victory saw the Brazilians extend their lead, going six points clear at the top ahead of Orlando Pirates.

Not only was Ribeiro's goal beautiful but it sparked Masandawana's comeback victory.

After he scored, Sundowns were back to life and ultimatley collected maximum points on the road.

It was a missed opportunity by Magesi who blew away a chance to get themselves out of the relegation zone on an evening they also extended their winless run to eight games in all competitions that includes six defeats and two draws.

They remain at the bottom of the table after failing to climb two rungs up to position 14 had they won.

Both Magesi and Sundowns turn their attention to the Nedbank Cup Round of 32.

After lifting this season's Carling Knockout, Magesi make an attempt at winning another trophy and they start their Nedbank Cup campaign by hosting SuperSport United next Tuesday.

Three days earlier, Masandawana welcome third-tier side Sibanye Golden Stars at Loftus Versfeld.