Brayan Leon opened the scoring for Sundowns from the penalty spot. Victor Letsoalo repsonded with a brace to put Galaxy 2-1 ahead.
Substitute Sphelele Mkhulise then turned the game around. He scored in the 88th minute before completing his brace in stoppage time to seal a dramatic Sundowns victory.
Below is how it all happended…
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The referee blows the final whistle. It ends TS Galaxy 2-3 Sundowns at the Mbombela Stadium.
90+3′ ⚽️ Goal! Mkhulise gets his second. A cool tap in from the six yard box after briliant play from Matthews and Mudau. TS Galaxy 2-3 Sundowns!
88′ ⚽️ Goal! Mkhulise knocks the equaliser after a scramble in the box. TS Galaxy 2-2 Sundowns!
77′ ⚽️ Goal! Letsoalo gets the second goal for the home side. A brilliant header from a Mvelase freekick. TS Galaxy 2-1 Sundowns!
69′ ⚽️ Tape makes a strong save on the near post to deny a stinging Leon shot.
66′ ⚽️ Mailula is caught offside. The score remains TS Galaxy 1-1 Sundowns!
58′ ⚽️ What a brilliant block by Khoza. Mvelase thought he had scored for TS Galaxy! His shot blocked four yards from goal!
56′ ⚽️ Tape makes a wonderful save to deny Van Wyk.
46′ ⚽️ We’re back live at the Mbombela Stadium. The score is still TS Galaxy 1-1 Sundowns!
SECOND HALF: TS GALAXY 1-1 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
45′ ⚽️ Referee blows the whistle for half time. TS Galaxy 1-1 Sundowns!
36′ ⚽️ Goal! Letsoalo equalises with a briliant finish inside the box on the near post. TS Galaxy 1-1 Sundowns!
26′ ⚽️Yellow card! Madua is booked for a hand on Mahlambi’s face.
17′⚽️ Sundowns win a dangerous freekick outside the box
11′ ⚽️ Sundowns remaining in full control.
7′ ⚽️ Goal! Brayan Leon scores from the penalty spot after Matthews was fouled by Zindoga in the box. TS Galaxy 0-1 Sundowns!
1′ ⚽️ Kick off. We’re underway at the Mbombela Stadium!
TS Galaxy will host Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium, kick off is at 19:30.
TS Galaxy starting line up: Tape, Motaung, Zulu, Mncwango, Kokora, Nkosi, Mvelase, Mahlambi, Zindoga, Letsoalo, George.
Substitutes: Madela, Mahlangu, Silva, Fisher, Maake, Mbunjane, Rantoa, Ngwenya, Zulu.
Mamelodi Sundowns starting line up: Williams, Mudau, Johannes, Khoza, Basadien, Gomolemo Kekana, Allende, Santos, Matthews, van Wyk, Leon.
Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Modiba, Mdunyelwa, Mkhulise, Zwane, Mokoena, Mailula, Rayners.
The Rockets started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Siwelele, while Kabo Yellow are coming off a 3-2 victory over Polokwane City in the MTN8 last weekend.
TS GALAXY UNDER BERNARD PARKER
TS Galaxy have undergone major changes ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The Rockets brought in Bernard Parker as their new coach as they look to build a competitive side for the new season.
They also added 14 new players to their squad during a major overhaul. However, TS Galaxy have reason to feel confident ahead of the meeting with Sundowns.
The Rockets are unbeaten in their last four home matches against the Brazilians. That run includes a memorable 3-2 victory in May 2026 and a Nedbank Cup triumph earlier this year.
Playing at Mbombela Stadium could therefore give TS Galaxy another boost against the reigning champions.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS BEGIN TITLE DEFENCE
Sundowns enter the match after an entertaining 3-2 win over Polokwane City in the MTN8.
They are preparing to reclaim the Betway Premiership title after Orlando Pirates clinched it last season. Coach Miguel Cardoso will want his team to build momentum quickly despite facing a difficult away trip.
Sundowns no longer have Lucas Ribeiro or Peter Shalulile, who both departed the club. That leaves Cardoso with a reshaped attacking unit as Sundowns target another league title.
