Sundowns showed no nerves despite having to contend not only with vastly experienced opponents, but also an intimidating 45,000-plus crowd in the Stade Mohammed V.
JOHANNESBURG - Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa forced a 0-0 CAF Champions League semi-final draw against title-holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Saturday despite ending the first leg with nine men.
VAR played a pivotal role in a cagey clash with a Peter Shalulile goal for Sundowns on 10 minutes awarded by the match officials, then disallowed after a review. The first half was dominated by the rival defences with each team managing only one shot on target from five attempts. The giant Senegalese blazed over from close range early in the second half before retiring injured after being fouled by Sundowns' Moroccan defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil.
The 60-year-old former national team midfielder had won 20 matches, drawn eight and lost seven in his third spell as boss of the four-time African champions.
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