Head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed a brief conversation with midfielder Teboho Mokoena during Mamelodi Sundowns' record-setting 3-0 win over Chippa United.
The Brazilians continued their run to an eighth consecutive league title with a dominant 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Chilli Boys at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Durban.
Goals came from Iqraam Rayners, Jayden Adams and substitute Thapelo Maseko.
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The win keeps Sundowns' lead at the top of the table at 12 points ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Cardoso had plenty of praise for the mental strength shown by his squad, revealing a particular chat with Mokoena, whose free-kick provided the assist for Sundowns' second goal.
"It was curious because there’s a moment I called Tebza over the bench and I asked him, 'Let’s make one change', and he told me, 'Coach, I’m feeling that we’re gonna score,' and I said, 'Okay, I’m giving you five minutes', and it happened," a pleased Cardoso said.
"So, it tells me that the boys have a big commitment. That's why I want to tell this story. They have a big and strong attitude towards the objective that we have.
"It makes my job easier, despite playing so many games in a short space of time."
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The win means Sundowns now need just four points to secure the league title. They have two matches remaining in the form of Stellenbosch and a second meeting with Chippa United.
