A nine-man Mamelodi Sundowns earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Wydad Athletic Club in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal at the Mohammed V Stadium on Saturday night.
They did not get the crucial away goal but coach Rulani Mokwena will be satisfied with the fight by his players as they ended the match with nine men on the field.Neo Maema was sent for an early shower just before the halftime break and substitute Marcelo Allende was given his marching orders in the closing stages of the match.
The Brazilians will fancy their chances in the second leg at Loftus on Saturday as they have already managed credible wins over Algerian side CR Belouizdad and Al Ahly at home.Sundowns will be looking to benefit from familiar conditions in Pretoria and book a place in their first final appearance since being crowned champions in 2016.
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