Mamelodi Sundowns nullify Orlando Pirates' Soweto Derby win with victory over Golden Arrows who waste opportunity to overtake Kaizer Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns got an opportunity to take the lead they were awarded a penalty after Peter Shalulile was tackled by Golden Arrows goalkeeper Ismael Watenga in a follow-up to his headed effort that had been saved by Uganda goalkeeper.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa then stepped up to neatly tuck away from the penalty spot a minute before half-time for his seventh Premier Soccer League goal of the season.

On 65 minutes, Shalulile then acrobatically finished an Iqraam Rayners feed from a build-up he was part of.

The Namibia international was back to complete his brace when he cooly connected a Ribeiro pass with 10 minutes to go.

Teboho Mokoena then confirmed Sundowns' big win with a trademark long-range effort that was, however, assisted into the net by a deflection.

Following the 4-0 win, Masandawana nullified Pirates' Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chefs as they went back to leading the table by six points.

After coming on for Sphelele Mkhulise in the 37th minute, Shalulile did not take time to make an impact by earning Sundowns a penalty which Ribeiro converted.

He then grabbed Sundowns' second goal in style before sealing his double to cap a fruitful evening for himself and Masandawana.

Arrows missed an opportunity to go up the table and overtake Kaizer Chiefs by settling on position five.

They now remain eighth on the standings arter complicating their chances of finishing the season in the top-four.

The Brazilians are still on domestic responsibilities and they return to Lucas Moripe Stadium for the Tshwane Derby against SuperSport United on Wednesday.

On the same evening, Arrows visit Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium.