Mamelodi Sundowns Women took all three points from Deep Kloof in a Group Stage clash that settled on a single moment of quality. The visitors secured a 0:1 victory at the host stadium on Thursday afternoon. It was a result that kept their perfect record intact.
The decisive action arrived late in the contest when R. Tholakele found the net in the 81st minute. Sundowns waited for a chance, but the breakthrough required patience rather than a swarm of attacks. By then, the hosts were tired from chasing shadows across the pitch. That one strike shifted the balance completely. And here's the thing, it wasn't about volume, it was about timing.
Deep Kloof sit 14th in the table with just three points from six matches. They have lost five times and managed only one win so far this campaign. To be fair, they did not travel to make up the numbers.
Sundowns sit at the summit with 15 points from five games, having won every outing. They are unbeaten in five and have kept their heads high throughout the group stage. The away side played the second half a man up in terms of confidence, looking to extend the lead after the goal. One mistake ends it, and Deep Kloof paid for a sloppy defensive block.
The visitors come off a 1:0 win over Stellenbosch Ladies earlier in the week, continuing their upward trajectory. Deep Kloof, meanwhile, suffered a 0:2 loss to Coperbelt Ladies on Saturday. The history between them adds an edge, but the gulf in form is visible on the standings. Sundowns are chasing the title, while Deep Kloof are staring at the drop. The old head settled them down when it mattered most.
The final scoreline reflects a match where Sundowns controlled the tempo without dominating possession. They waited for the right moment and took it when it came. The points move them further clear at the top of the standings.