Diski Challenge Thriller: Sundowns Cruise, Stellies Edge 9-Goal Chaos & Chippa’s Defensive Nightmare Continues
Mamelodi Sundowns climbed into the top three of the DStv Diski Challenge standings after recording a convincing 3-0 victory over Chippa United at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday morning.
The Brazilians went into the encounter against the Chilli Boys in sixth place with nine points, but the victory lifted them to third with 12 points after five matches.
The 2016/17 Diski Challenge champions made their intentions clear early against Dan Malesela’s side, finding the back of the net before half-time before adding two more goals in the second half to seal a comfortable 3-0 win.
Meanwhile, Chippa United’s defensive struggles continued as they conceded another three goals, taking their tally to 19 in just five matches.
The Chilli Boys remain the league’s worst defensive side, having struggled at the back throughout the opening stages of the season.
Chippa have managed just one victory in their five outings, suffering four defeats in the process. Their latest loss leaves them in 15th place with three points.
Elsewhere on Sunday, Sekhukhune United maintained their impressive start to the campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Richards Bay at UJ AW Muller Stadium.
The win kept Babina Noko second in the standings with 13 points from five matches, maintaining the pressure on league leaders Kaizer Chiefs.
Like Amakhosi, Sekhukhune remain unbeaten in the league this season. Babina Noko have recorded four victories and one draw from their opening five fixtures.
Stellenbosch also moved closer to breaking into the top eight after edging Marumo Gallants 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller at TUT Stadium.
The two-time Diski Challenge champions have endured a challenging start to the season and currently occupy ninth place with seven points. Stellies have recorded two victories, two defeats and one draw in their five matches so far.
In the final match of the day, Polokwane City travelled from Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal and returned home with maximum points after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Milford FC at Princes Magogo Stadium.
