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Ruthless Mamelodi Sundowns ease into Carling Knockout quarter-finals after thumping hapless Golden Arrows

<p>Mamelodi Sundowns cruised into the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup after a 5-0 win over Golden Arrows in the Round of 16.</p><p>Masandawana took the lead in the 14th minute through Thapelo Morena. Iqraam Rayners then doubled Downs' lead in the 30th minute as Abafana Bes'thende struggled to cope with Masandawana's dangerous attack.</p><p>Mothobi Mvala, who was returning from injury, scored the home side's third goal in the 74th minute. Under-pressure Peter Shalulile is a relieved man after he netted his long-awaited first goal of the season just four minutes after Mvala's goal.&nbsp;</p><p>Having come off the bench, teenage sensation, Kutlwano Letlhaku added salt to Arrows' wounds when he scored Masandawana's fifth goal eight minutes before the final whistle.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Thapelo Morena was outstanding against Arrows - grabbing a goal and an assist on the night.</p><p>He deserves to be honoured for his impressive performance.</p>

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<p>Arrows were outplayed by Sundowns on the night.</p><p>Coach Mabhudi Khenyeza should be disappointed for losing the game with such an embarrassing scoreline.</p>

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<p>Both Sundowns and Arrows will now shift their focus to the Premier Soccer League.</p><p>Downs will play host to Royal AM at the Loftus VersVeld Stadium on Wednesday. On the other hand, Arrows will travel to Nelson Mandela Bay for their clash against Chippa United on Saturday.</p>

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