Mamelodi Sundowns missed out on a spot in the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup final after losing to Richards Bay FC on Saturday afternoon. SLSiya Read more:
The Brazilians went with the tried and tested, as Reyaad Pieterse, Mosa Lebusa, Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena and Thapelo Morena were the only changes from the team that beat Marumo Gallants in the final of the Nedbank Cup.
Sundowns were put under pressure in the early stages as the Natal Rich Boyz had a one-on-one opportunity but Pieterse rescued the situation with a crucial save. The Brazilians remained on the front foot in the latter part of the first stanza as Maema had a shot that came off the upright. The second stanza did not have too many opportunities as Richards Bay contained Masandawana, however, Maema eventually broke the deadlock for Sundowns 14 minutes before time with a screamer from outside the box.