Clash of the also-rans

06 May 2015 - 02:13 By Mazola Molefe

Kaizer Chiefs may have already sewn up the PSL title, but many of their rivals still have important matters to conclude, with the league's resolution this weekend. Supersport United and Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns meet tonight at the Lucas Moripe Stadium still desperate to achieve their season targets."We've said all year long that a Top8 finish will set the tone for next season," said Supersport coach Gordon Igesund yesterday."The job is not done yet because our position is not secure. There are two teams below us that are also fighting for the Top8. So, the Sundowns game is important."Sundowns reversed a run of four matches without a win when they beat Platinum Stars 2-1 in Phokeng on Sunday and returned to second place on the league table.Supersport are five spots below and will want to prove that they, too, have returned to winning ways."I think Sundowns are up for the challenge. We certainly are," said Igesund.His counterpart, Pitso Mosimane, has in the past few weeks instructed his players to be cautious, but midfielder Hlompho Kekana suggested Sundowns could tweak their approach."Whenever these two sides meet there are goals, end-to-end action and drama," he said.The Supersport United versus Mamelodi Sundowns match is on Supersport 6 from 7.15pm...

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