Sundowns are living the dream heading to the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Al Ahly, who must overturn a five-goal deficit in Egypt
Sweet victory for Brazilians as they head to Egypt with an overwhelming hometown win
The South African champions yesterday evoked memories of 2016 when they cut Ahly to shreds in the same manner they demolished another Egyptian powerhouse, Zamalek, also in Atteridgeville, when Sundowns went on to annex their maiden Champions League trophy. The home side took the early initiative, teasing the Ahly defence, with Gaston Sirino and Themba Zwane combining well to link up with Lebohang Maboe on the apex of their attack.
Rattled and unable to execute their game plan, Ahly later survived a double scare when efforts by Zwane and Hlompho Kekana came off the crossbar in quick succession later in the first half. Coach Pitso Mosimane’s side did not take their foot off the pedal in the second half, which was quite impressive for a team that had played a taxing league game against Pirates on Monday.
Yesterday’s game also marked the return to action of Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi, who ruptured his Achilles tendon in October while on duty for Bafana Bafana.
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