Mamelodi Sundowns Player Ratings: Shalulile outstanding as Maluleka proves point against Swallows FC

Had a mixed game in what was his third successive start.

Pieterse was let down by his defence when Swallows scored their first goal, but his positioning was questionable when Ruzaigh Gamildien netted late.

Otherwise, Pieterse did make important saves to keep the hosts at bay, especially in the second half. 

Kept busy by Swallows' speedster Monnapule Saleng.

Mudau was given all sorts of headaches by Saleng, but he did make a few overlapping runs although they didn't bear any fruit.

Tormented by Swallows' livewire Dillion Solomons throughout the game.

Lakay was at fault when Solomons scored, as he was easily beaten by Swallows and the Sundowns dead-ball specialist's delivery from set-pieces, and was also not good enough.

Could have done better for Swallows' second goal.

But otherwise, Mandela was good. He read the game really well and won a lot of headers when Amaswaiswai were going long.

Hardly disturbed by any offensive move.

De Reuck man-marked Kagiso Malinga, who had a quiet game and the Sundowns defender also played accurate passes to his teammates in midfield.

Excelled in his role as a defensive midfielder.

Jali offered good protection for the Downs defence - winning back possession and distributing the ball well, forcing Swallows to attack through the wings.

Proved that his performance against Al Merrikh was no fluke.

Makuleka rarely got a pass wrong and took Swallows to the cleaners with his vision and link-up play. He grabbed two assists on the night.

Carried balls from midfield into the attack.

Domingo laid out some good passes while creating chances for his teammates and demonstrated his dribbling ability going forward.

Burst into life after the restart following a quiet first half.

Zwane was very active, especially towards the end of the game, but he lacked the cutting edge.

One of the most in-form Downs players at the moment. 

Ralani ran riot down the right flank and scored a wonderful goal while being a constant threat to the Swallows defence with his silky dribbling skills.

Simply unstoppable as he produced a Match of the Match performance.

Shalulile was in terrific form displaying his remarkable goalscoring ability as he scored three times to become the first player to score a hat-trick in the PSL this season.

His passing range was on display but he offered no real attacking threat having been introduced in the 79th minute.

Introduced in the 88th minute and it was too late to warrant a rating.

Couldn't make an impact as he came on in stoppage time.

Also came on in stoppage time.

Introduced in stoppage time.