Putting aside all the gimmicks and nonsensical penalty shoot-outs to decide third and fourth place, on the football pitch Mamelodi Sundowns once again flexed their considerable muscles.
For Pirates, even though this was a friendly match, coach José Riveiro will be concerned as they look to have gone off the boil a little bit over the past few matches with uninspiring performances.
Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena rested Andile Jali, Bongani Zungu and Themba Zwane from his starting line-up for fresher Sipho Mbule, Teboho Mokoena and Lebohang Maboe. Sundowns settled first in the match and Bradley Ralani was the first to call Pirates goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane to action with a snap shot after a neat attacking move on the edge of the box.
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