{"id":45231,"date":"2024-05-17T11:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=45231"},"modified":"2024-05-17T11:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:31:04","slug":"top-of-the-table-gdl-clash-pits-sundowns-versus-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=45231","title":{"rendered":"Top-of-the-table GDL clash pits Sundowns versus Chiefs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\u00a0“We want to dominate,”<\/a>\u00a0were the three words that stood out when <\/span>SuperSport Schools Plus<\/strong> sat down with <\/span>Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong>‘ under-19 coach David Mathebula<\/strong> last season as he looked ahead to a crucial Gauteng Development League<\/strong> fixture. <\/span><\/p>\n

When he aired these words, it was too late for his team to knock down the then log-leaders, Highlands Park<\/strong>, as the Balfour Park<\/strong>-based unit had already run away with the league. There was no catching them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Twelve weeks into the 2024 season, Mathebula’s words have aged like fine wine as they sit second, five points behind coach Surprise Moriri<\/strong>‘s star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns<\/strong>, on the log. T<\/span>hey’re one place behind ‘Downs, but they also have a game in hand. <\/span><\/p>\n

Head-to-Head Record\u2028<\/strong>\u2028\u2028\u2028 <\/span><\/p>\n

Chiefs 3-1 Sundowns (22 September 2023)
\n<\/span>Chiefs 2-2 Sundowns (13 May 2023)
\n<\/span>Chiefs 1-1 Sundowns (18 June 2022)
\n<\/span>Chiefs 3-1 Sundowns (17 April 2021) <\/span><\/p>\n

Mamelodi Sundowns have been a dominant force in African football at large during the past decade. However, Chiefs have been a thorn in their side over the past three years, and they boast an unbeaten record against Sundowns during\u00a0 that time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Top Five Log Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Teams<\/span><\/td>\nNr of Maches<\/td>\nWins<\/td>\nDraws<\/td>\nLosses<\/td>\nPoints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mamelodi Sundowns<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kaizer Chiefs<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TS Galaxy<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highlands Park<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SuperSport United<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

That is all in the past, though, ahead of the big clash at Clapham High on Sunday afternoon. <\/span><\/p>\n

Chiefs’ versatile Mpho Khethang (three goals this season) is a dangerman, and he will be given licence to take the attack to Sundowns this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moriri, meanwhile, will aim to unleash his equally impressive goal-scoring machine, Kamva Moni (three goals this season), as the log leaders aim to widen the gap at the top of the standings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Under 19 Fixtures (Saturday, 18 May)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

East Rand Athletic Club vs Kathorus Hyper Academy
\n<\/span>NWU Vaal FC vs Jomo Cosmos FC
\n<\/span>Panorama FC vs Joburg City
\nRandburg AFC vs Highlands Park
\n<\/span>Remember Elite Sports Academy FC vs Wits Junior
\n<\/span>Rosina Sedibane Modiba Sports School vs TUKS
\n<\/span>School of Excellence vs TS Galaxy
\n<\/span>Sevens Academy vs SuperSport United<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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