Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane had said some weeks ago he would happily accept a draw from this game.
A win for the Brazilians could have seen them in a healthy position in the final sprint for the PSL, and Pirates far less so. But Sundowns could also have conceded the lead to Pirates, the team the Brazilians see as the clearest threat defending their title.
A storm seemed to almost change fans' minds on attending. Then, with the weather clearing, but still chaos on the roads, there was a late rush to be in Orlando for the game that more than any other has put a cracker in the PSL's posterior for the past decade.Sundowns gave an a warning of their ice-cream smooth deliciousness in just the second minute.
Luvuyo Memela ran the Brazilians ragged, including chasing Bon Motshwari's chip and being fouled by Maboe, which some referees might have given as red. Bucs lost Sandlilands with after the keeper's aerial collision with Wayne Arendse, as Siyabonga Mpontshane was introduced in the 68th.
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