Mamelodi Sundowns Cruise to Victory in Nedbank Cup Opening Clash

Mamelodi Sundowns started their Nedbank Cup campaign in fine form, securing a dominant 6-1 victory over NB La Masia at Dobsonville Stadium.

The reigning DStv Premiership champions showcased their superiority from the start, with Gaston Sirino emerging as the standout performer, notching a hat-trick in the match.

Other goal scorers for Masandawana included Matias Esquivel, Terrence Mashego, and Lebohang Maboe, while Fuad Johnson managed to find the net for La Masia.

The game kicked off with La Masia showing early promise but was soon overwhelmed by the class and efficiency of Mamelodi Sundowns.

Despite a brief glimmer of hope for the underdogs with Johnson’s penalty conversion, Sundowns quickly reasserted their dominance with swift goals from Sirino and Maboe.

Following the first-half blitz, Sundowns made strategic changes, with players like Thembinkosi Lorch and Bongani Zungu stepping in to maintain control and extend the lead further.

The match concluded with a comprehensive victory for Mamelodi Sundowns, setting them up for their upcoming fixture against FC Nouadhibou in the CAF Champions League.

Next, La Masia will regroup for their Motsepe Foundation Championship clash against Maritzburg United, aiming to bounce back from their defeat against the formidable Sundowns.