Mamelodi Sundowns right back Khuliso Mudau was praised for his performance despite the team’s 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday.
Having won their open match, Masandawana were hoping for a win at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio but it wasn’t to be as poor defending let them down.
Sundowns opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Lucas Ribeiro Costa but Dortmund scored three times in the space of 29 minutes with goals by Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham.
Sundowns defender Mudau scores own goal
The German giants increased their lead in the second half and despite a spirited fight from Downs, BVB claimed a 4-3 victory. Masandawana’s loss means they now need to win their final group match against Brazilian side Fluminense if they are to qualify to the next round.
Despite the loss, Mamelodi Sundowns fans praised defender Khuliso Mudau for his performance. The right-back scored an own goal in the second half however his defending throughout the tournament has been exceptional.
@Geshlagesh wrote: “I’d love to see Mudau playing overseas, he’s a reliable workhorse and deserves to play for a bigger club.”
@cfcidich wrote: “Mudau you are so under-appreciated, to be flying up and down the pitch consistently like that is beautiful. what a player.”
Khuliso Mudau has been one of Sundowns best players
@Ka_Lindamkhonto wrote: “Khuliso Mudau is a funny player, his heroic defending is almost always a result of him being out of position yet his speed, athleticism and impeccable and clean tackling is always bailing him out.
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