On Tuesday the Brazilians thumped Golden Arrows 6-0 at Loftus Versfeld for their 17th league win of the season.

The striker, Peter Shalulile, scored another hat-trick for the club to put them within seven points of winning the league.

Royal AM still have the slightest of chances of winning a first title, but will have to win their six remaining games, while Sundowns will have to be restricted to less than seven points from their five remaining games.

At the Peter Mokaba Stadium there was drama in the 0-0 draw between Baroka FC and Orlando Pirates as the Buccaneers defender Paseka Mako suffered a head injury after colliding with goalkeeper Richard Ofori. Mako was rushed to hospital and according to the Buccaneers he was in a stable condition.

Over at the Harry Gwala Stadium, Maritzburg United and Swallows, played to a 1-1 draw.

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