Sundowns fans: ‘Ribeiro shouldn’t be compared to Tito’
Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro trends after stellar performance against Orlando Pirates.
After thumping the Soweto giants 4-1 at Loftus Versfeld, Mamelodi Sundowns went nine points clear of Orlando Pirates.
MASANDAWANA BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES AT LOFTUS VERSFELD
Grant Kekana opened the scoring for the hosts in the 13th minute. However, Lucas Ribeiro Costa doubled the lead in the 27th minute.
Deon Kavendji pulled one back for Orlando Pirates in the 57th minute. In the 59th minute, the Brazilian star netted his second goal, putting the game out of reach for Orlando Pirates.
Mamelodi Sundowns sealed the win in the 78th minute thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s shot. The top-of-the-table clash at Loftus Versfeld was marred by the pitch condition, which both clubs noted.
This was Orlando Pirates’ third defeat in the league this season and their second result on the road.
The Soweto giants are on 33 points after 14 games. However, they also have a game in hand against troubled Royal AM.
On the other hand, this was Mamelodi Sundowns’ 10th straight league win. Can Orlando Pirates stop Sundowns’ dominance in the Premier League?
Dubbed the Cup king, Pirates coach Jose Riveiro appears to be losing his quest to guide the Buccaneers to the first PSL title since 2012.
After all, Mamelodi Sundowns’ win saw Lucas Ribeiro make headlines. Ribeiro has nine goals and six assists in 13 Premiership appearances for Sundowns this season.
He was the star for the day, and his moments of brilliance were the difference between the two teams.
FANS PRAISE MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STAR: ‘RIBEIRO SHOULDN’T BE COMPARED TO TITO’
These moments of brilliance have no doubt set social media abuzz, with others convinced that he is better than the Orlando Pirates star.
He has been lauded as one of the league’s best stars, and his command of the game and flair have wowed many.
However, his poor performance against Mamelodi Sundowns left many thinking otherwise. One fan speaking to the media said, ‘Ribeiro shouldn’t be compared to Tito’, the best in the league.’
Another user posted online, “Ribeiro just proved that he is ten times better than Tito, and it was there for everyone to see.”
“Ribeiro had a good day, but he is just in the same WhatsApp group with Tito,” another X user weighed in on the debate.
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