DDC Title Race Heats Up: Sundowns Hold Off Sekhukhune As Arrows Put Four Past Gallants
The DStv Diski Challenge delivered an entertaining Matchday Seven weekend, with Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows all recording victories in Sunday’s action.
Defending champions Pirates claimed a 2-1 away win over Polokwane City at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The result lifted the Buccaneers to fourth place in the standings, where they now have 13 points.
Meanwhile, Sundowns maintained their position in second place after securing a 2-1 victory over Sekhukhune United at UJ AW Muller Stadium.
Both sides went into the encounter level on 13 points, occupying second and third place respectively, making it an important battle for a position in the top two. However, the Brazilians emerged victorious, moving to 16 points and strengthening their hold on second place.
Golden Arrows were also among Sunday’s big winners, thrashing Marumo Gallants 4-1 at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in the final match of the day.
The victory lifted Abafana Besthende to third place in the standings with 15 points, just one point behind second-placed Sundowns.
Saturday’s action also produced several exciting results, with Kaizer Chiefs continuing their impressive start to the campaign with a 3-1 victory over AmaZulu. Richards Bay also recorded a convincing 3-1 win against Kruger United.
Siwelele, meanwhile, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Durban City, while Stellenbosch claimed a 1-0 victory over Milford.
The final match on Saturday saw TS Galaxy and Chippa United share the spoils after playing out a 1-1 draw.
With Matchday Seven now concluded, the battle for positions near the top of the DStv Diski Challenge standings continues to intensify, with only a few points separating several of the leading teams.
