Unconvincing Mamelodi Sundowns sweat to beat amateur side Sibanye Golden Stars as Ronwen Williams & Bathusi Aubaas disappoint

Sundowns had Malibongwe Khoza threatening a rampage with his second-minute goal before Tashreeq Matthews' first-half brace.

Sibanye then attempted to come back through goals from Mojafela Mokhatla, who beat disappointing Ronwen Williams with ease, and Boeletsang Rankali in the second half.

But Arthur Sales and Kobamelo Kodisang sealed victory for the Brazilians with goals that made life difficult for their stubborn opponents.

Sundowns' victory came as midfielder Bathusi Aubaaas was red-carded with 14 minutes to go for elbowing his opponent.

Matthews grabbed a brace on a difficult evening for the Brazilians and was instrumental in the victory.

The Brazilians needed someone like that as they faced humiliation.

Despite seven goals being witnessed and five of them coming from Sundowns, Miguel Cardoso must have been left with a lot to reflect on.

He could have been mentioning lady was lucky to have saved the evening for them against a semi-professional side.

Williams' poor form is a major concern and Aubaas seems to be having a discipline problem after picking up his second red card in three matches.