Mamelodi Sundowns Player Ratings: Mbule and Maema sparkle against SuperSport United

A spectator for much of the game.
There was little action on his end on the pitch with Downs dominating possession for large periods of the game and he made one save which was routine from a long-range shot.

Kept busy by Thapelo Maseko.
Mudau, who is an attack-minded full-back, did not offer much going forward as he was more concerned with stopping Maseko. He did ensure that the Man of the Match Maseko didn't score.

Played much better than fellow full-back Mudau.
Modiba constantly pushed forward and made some excellent crosses in the first-half. However, he became quiet after the restart as he contained the speedy Iqraam Rayners. 

Tenacious and diligent.
Mvala made vital clearances and interceptions. He was also consistent in judging where to be on cutbacks and crosses. 

Another solid performance.
De Reuck complimented Mvala with a strong performance of his own. Did well up against Thamsanqa Gabuza, front-footed and anticipating balls to the SuperSport centre forward.

Decent display as a shield in front of the Downs defence.
Mokoena won second balls and stopped the runners having free reign through his side's soft centre. He looked exhausted towards the end of the game and he was substituted. 

Not at his best on the night.
Allende was outsmarted by Siphesihle Ndlovu in their midfield battle. The Sundowns midfielder did make a few accurate passes switching play when Ndlovu gave space to do so.

Sundowns' best player on the night.
Maema was a willing runner, ridiculously hard-working as he carried his team forward. He took his goal well in the first-half and also tracked back to help his teammates defend.

Disappointing outing as never posed a threat to Matsatsantsa.

Sirino was caught in possession many times when Downs were attacking. Unsurprisingly, he was the first Sundowns player to be substituted. 

A constant threat to the SuperSport defence.
Zwane showed good movement and combination play which created problems for the SuperSport defence. However, he couldn't keep his attempts on target.

Led the attack well.
Mailula made several good runs to open counters and showed good link play which saw him link up with Maema for the only goal of the match. 

Full of running as he looked to unsettle the SuperSport defence with his sharp runs after coming on in the 66th minute, but chances didn't fall for him in Matsatsantsa's box.

Pressed and hurried the opposition's defenders, but he didn't pose a threat to the visitors' backline when in possession of the ball having been introduced in the 72nd minute. 

Came on for Allende in the 72nd minute and he played much better than the South American as he had some good build-up moments thanks to his neat passes in the final third.

Coach Rhulani Mokwena will definitely consider handing Mbule his first league start of the season when they face Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday as a reward for his eye-catching cameo.

Had little time to make an impact as he came in stoppage time.

Also came on in stoppage time.