Mamelodi Sundowns\u2019 Brayan Le\u00f3n has found his stride for his new club, having now netted four goals in his last two games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Colombian joined the reigning South African champions in early January from Independiente Medell\u00edn and impressed on his debut in the Betway Premiership, netting against Orbit College to seal Sundowns\u2019 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After failing to score on his CAF Champions League debut against Al Hilal S.C. , he netted a second goal for Sundowns in stoppage time of their 2-0 win over Sekhukhune before going goalless in the second leg against Al Hilal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After an already impressive start, he has made vital contributions in the last week which have kep the Brazilian on track both domestically, and in continental competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The striker bagged two goals on Saturday which saw Sundowns triumph over MC Alger in their final CAF Champions League group game, securing qualifications for the knockout stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He followed that performance up with a further two goal against Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium, cutting the Buccaneers lead at the top of the table to three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brazilians opened the scoring in the 37th minute, with Le\u00f3n putting the visitors ahead. The Colombian picked his run perfectly, slipping in between Pirates defenders Lehlonolo Seema and Nkosinathi Sibisi, running off Sibisi\u2019s shoulder. Nuno Santos spotted his run, serving the ball on a platter for Le\u00f3n to slot into the back of the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santos\u2019 pass was, however, not the best assist of the evening. For the second goal, Aubrey Modiba picked out a nearly identical run from Le\u00f3n, this time at the near post. Once again slipping between Pirates\u2019 central defenders, Modiba placed his pass perfectly. The ball narrowly beat the sliding Seema to find the Colombian, who helped it on its way past goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday\u2019s encounter was not the first time that Le\u00f3n has found success at the near post, scoring from a similar spot against Al Hilal at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With six goals in seven games, the forward has proven himself to be prolific thus far. Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has credited the wider, existing group for the striker\u2019s integration into the squad and his success upon his arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLook, the adaptation of Brayan [Le\u00f3n], Nuno [Santos], Miguel [Reisinho], the players that arrived for us this season have been very good because of the group we have, the club we have, the work we do together in order obviously to make them get as quick as possible identified with the way we want to play,\u201d said Cardoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Portuguese tactician will hope that the newest addition to his strike force can keep firing as they continue to apply pressure at the top of the table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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