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Sundowns Grind Out Victory over Milford to Join Pirates at the Top of the Betway Premiership
Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk scored as Sundowns moved level with Orlando Pirates on 13 points after five league games.
- Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over Milford FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday, joining Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership standings with 13 points.
- Attacker Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring in the first half, while Antonio Van Wyk doubled the lead late in the second half after Coach Miguel Cardoso adjusted his midfield setup.
- Milford nearly opened the scoring after 39 minutes when Thabana Mabena was denied by keeper Ronwen Williams. Bennet Mokoena suffered an injury scare after 67 minutes following a challenge from Khanyisani Radebe.
- Although Sundowns matched the 13-point total of the Buccaneers, Orlando Pirates remain league leaders due to superior goal difference. Milford FC stay in fifth place with seven points from five matches.
- Trailing teams including Durban City, Golden Arrows, and Sekhukhune United currently pressure fifth-placed Milford FC. The Brazilians and Buccaneers remain undefeated with identical records, intensifying the Betway Premiership title race.
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