Miguel Cardoso on Mamelodi Sundowns' 1-0 victory over AmaZulu: I am really proud of my players as they showed energy and commitment in this game

Miguel Cardoso expressed pride at Mamelodu Sundowns’ victory over AmaZulu last night in their Betway Premiership encounter.

This win via a Marcello Allende goal see Cardoso’s men leapfrog Orlando Pirates at the top of the PSL standings.

“But a great job, really proud of the boys, commitment, energy, still some fatigue on the players it’s clear we need to focus more than ever on rest,” Cardoso said after the game.

“Since the beginning of the season the demands put on them and sometimes, they obviously need to rest and amazing job, let’s pick the week to fix some energy and face the next match with the same fitness, commitment, quality and same desire passion. That’s obviously what’ll make the difference for us."

Allende netted from the bench at Moses Mabhida Stadium to see Sundowns regain the top spot on the standings through their superior goal difference to Pirates as both teams are on 38 points.

Pirates face their arch-rivals in Kaizer Chiefs this weekend, where they will be hoping for maximum points to keep pace with Sundowns on the standings.