Stellenbosch FC Stuns Mamelodi Sundowns As Ashley Du Preez’s Brace Guides Stellies to Memorable Victory

Stellenbosch FC Stuns Mamelodi Sundowns As Ashley Du Preez’s Brace Guides Stellies to Memorable Victory

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Stellenbosch FC pulled off a shocking 3-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership
  • Ashley du Preez scored twice for Stellies and Jayden Adams chipped in a third as Stellenbosch surprised Masandawana
  • Stellenbosch FC are now only two points behind Royal AM and Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership

Stellenbosch United are on top of the world.

Earlier today the Stellies Reserves were crowned the DStv Diski Challenge champions and the main side followed it up with a win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Ashley Du Preez scored a brace as Stellenbosch FC beat reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership. Image: @Bheki_Nyathi
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Stellies took the lead in the sixth minute thanks to the ever-impressive Ashley du Preez. Du Preez beat the offside trap and controlled the ball nicely from a long ball, beating an onrushing Ricardo Goss.

Goss then was to blame for Stellies scoring the second as he came out off his line to clear a ball but ended up finding the Stellies attackers.

The ball was fed to Jayden Adams who brilliantly chipped Goss to give his side a two-goal advantage over the champions.

Du Preez then rounded off the scoring in the 57th minute as he scored his second of the game.

Masandawana had their fair share of chances to score but lacked the intensity they are known for. The game was their last fixture at home and the Brazilians will be hoping for a better showing against Royal AM in their final game.

Stellenbosch FC are now in fifth place, just three two points behind Royal AM and Kaizer Chiefs.

Stellenbosch FC secure DStv Diski Challenge title with victory over TS Galaxy in final league fixture

Stellenbosch FC are the new 2021/22 DStv Diski Challenge champions. The Western Province side wrapped up the title on the final day of the league with a win over TS Galaxy, Sports Brief earlier reported.

Going into the final day, only Stellies and SuperSport United were still in with a shot of taking home the title, SuperSport.com reported. Orlando Pirates, who had been in contention for the title for much of the season, blew their chances in the run-up to the final few games.

The Buccaneers finished in third place with SuperSport United in the second spot. SuperSport United finished two points behind the eventual champions and at one stage looked like they would be taking home the title.

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Byron Pillay
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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