{"id":29623,"date":"2025-09-18T08:42:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29623"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:15","slug":"fmamelodi-sundowns-drop-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fmamelodi-sundowns-drop-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Frustrated Cardoso Blames Missed Chances as Mamelodi Sundowns Drop Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso did not hide his frustration after his side was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening. The result, played out at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, marked the Brazilians\u2019 third draw in just seven league matches \u2013 an unusual run for the reigning champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sundowns-control-the-game-but-fail-to-win\">Sundowns Control the Game but Fail to Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundowns were dominant from start to finish, enjoying 72% possession and creating far more opportunities than their hosts. Despite their control, Gallants struck first when Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Sundowns\u2019 response was swift but unfortunate, with Keanu Cupido turning the ball into his own net just seven minutes later to level the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a frustrating night for Cardoso, who felt his side did enough to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe saw Sundowns fighting for a result until the last minute,\u201d Cardoso told SuperSport TV. \u201cWe were penalised by a mistake we made. We had a lot of chances to score, and when you don\u2019t take those chances, results like this can happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Marumo Gallants v Mamelodi Sundowns | Match in 5 | Betway Premiership\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1zJrDwdbDDg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3760884685\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-missed-chances-prove-costly\">Missed Chances Prove Costly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pretoria giants have built a reputation for ruthlessness in front of goal, but their finishing has been inconsistent this season. Sundowns pushed hard late in the game, piling pressure on Gallants, but their efforts were either blocked or went begging. Cardoso admitted that the performance, while committed, fell short of their usual standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot a wonderful game,\u201d he said. \u201cI think we should\u2019ve had the result from here, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cardoso-encouraged-by-second-half-effort\">Cardoso Encouraged by Second-Half Effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the draw, Cardoso praised his players\u2019 determination, particularly after half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI think we fought well, we made a very good second half in terms of capacity to fight against the adversity that was the goal we suffered,\u201d he said. \u201cBut not enough, we didn\u2019t score, and when you don\u2019t score, you\u2019re penalised. The boys tried hard until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-407698667\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sundowns-face-early-title-pressure\">Sundowns Face Early Title Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With three draws already on the board, <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/2025-09-18-miguel-cardoso-puzzled-by-mamelodi-sundowns-draw-against-gallants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sundowns<\/a> will need to find their cutting edge quickly to keep pace in the title race. Their ability to convert dominance into wins will be crucial as the Betway Premiership season gathers momentum. Cardoso will be hoping for a clinical display in their next fixture to restore momentum and reassure supporters that their title defence remains on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/cardoso-questions-criticism-of-sundowns-performance-after-chiefs-draw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardoso Questions Criticism of Mamelodi Sundowns After Chiefs Draw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso did not hide his frustration after his side was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening. 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