South Africa Premier Soccer League – Match Report

Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele (Bloemfontein Celtic) produced one of the most astonishing matches of the 2025‑26 PSL season on 9 May 2026 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The reigning champions ran out 7–4 winners in a goal‑fest that will be talked about for years.

Unforgettable Opening Exchanges

Siwelele stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside two minutes. A defensive mix‑up allowed Ndumiso Mabena to nip in and finish coolly. Sundowns equalised almost immediately through Peter Shalulile, who turned in a cross from Theo Zwane. But Siwelele struck again in the 11th minute when Mongoe Mphahlele curled a free‑kick beyond the keeper.

Down 2–1, Sundowns clicked into gear. Lucas Ribeiro Costa equalised with a powerful drive from the edge of the box, and then Mosa Lebusa headed the home side ahead from a corner. By half‑time the score was 4–2 after Shalulile grabbed his second of the night.

Second‑Half Avalanche

Siwelele refused to fold. They pulled one back in the 52nd minute through Mabena’s second goal, only for Sundowns to respond immediately – Ribeiro Costa completed his brace after a sublime one‑two with Mothobi Mvala. The scoring continued: Sundowns made it 6–3 when Marcelo Allende fired home from distance, and Siwelele countered again, with substitute Kabelo Dlamini tapping in a rebound to make it 6–4.

The final goal came in the 89th minute when Sundowns substitute Thapelo Maseko volleyed home from a tight angle after a corner was partially cleared.

Key Statistics

Sundowns had 68% possession and registered 22 shots (14 on target). Siwelele were clinical with eight shots (six on target). The match featured ten different scorers, underlining the high‑quality attacking play on display.

League Implications

The victory extended Sundowns’ lead at the top of the PSL table to 11 points with four games to play, effectively sealing a fourth consecutive title. Siwelele remain 12th, still four points above the relegation zone.