Mamelodi Sundowns put the disappointment of their CAF Champions League elimination behind them with a resounding 3-1 victory over a 10-man SuperSport United side to defend their DStv Premiership title on Wednesday, 26 May.
Needing a win to clinch their fourth consecutive title, Mamelodi Sundowns were gifted an early boost when DR Congo striker Guily Manziba was red-carded in the eighth minute.
The Brazilians made their numerical advantage count with first-half goals by Lebohang Maboe (32nd minute), Aubrey Modiba (40th minute) and Themba Zwane (44th minute) to take a 3-0 lead into the half-time break.
Sundowns could afford a missed penalty in the 54th minute Zwane and a late consolation goal by Teboho Mokoena.
The Brazilians moved 10 points clear of second-place AmaZulu with only three matches – and a maximum of nine points on offer – remaining for both sides.
