Nedbank Cup: Gaston Sirino Nets Hat Trick As Mamelodi Sundowns Thrash NB La Masia

• Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the next round of this season's Nedbank Cup tournament
• The Brazilians walloped La Masia to begin their quest for the title on a strong note
• Gaston Sirino was the star of the encounter, having netted a hat-trick

Mamelodi Sundowns proved too strong for MM Platinum, popularly known as NB La Masia, in a Nedbank Cub clash on Tuesday evening, February 20.

The Brazilians began their Nedbank Cup quest with a Round of 32 clash with NB La Masia away from home.

It was Gaston Sirino who was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick in the highly entertaining encounter.

The Uruguay-born winger opened the scoring in the 18th minute; Matias Esquivel doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, and five minutes later, it was 3-0 to the away side courtesy of a fine strike by Terrence Mashego.

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Fuad Johnson pulled one back for the hosts in the 36th minute, but it did not take long before Sirino grabbed his brace.

It was 4-1 at half-time, and upon return from the tunnel, Sundowns continued the rout as Lebohang Maboe registered his name on the scoresheet in the 49th minute.

Gaston Sirino wrapped up his man-of-the-match performance with another fine strike in the 70th minute to complete his hat-trick. It ended NB La Masia 1-6 Mamelodi Sundowns.

Reacting to the victory, Sundowns' manager Rhulani Mokwena praised the opponent's effort and congratulated his own team. Mokwena said:

"Congratulations to La Masia. I like their coach, they are a very good team, and they play very good football, and I wish them the very best. I'm happy with my boys, I'm happy with the second half. Good overall team performance."

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Sports Brief earlier reported that receiving a draw against the Glamour Boys is a podium-level reward for a fledgling club, and Milford FC are the one aiming to topple Amakhosi.

Named after Milford Pupuma, the father of the Stallions' founder and chairman, the club are currently focused on giving aspiring footballers a platform to live their dreams.

Milford FC qualified for the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 by beating Upington City 2-0, and they currently sit 12th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.