Mamelodi Sundowns coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena had reached the milestone of 100 matches in charge of the club. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix
Sundowns book semi-final spot in African Football League!
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the semi-finals of the African Football League (AFL) despite their 0-0 draw with Petro de Luanda on Tuesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena had reached the milestone of 100 matches in charge of the club. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the semi-finals of the African Football League (AFL) despite their 0-0 draw with Petro de Luanda on Tuesday.
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The match at Loftus Versveld Stadium needed to be managed by Sundowns as they held a healthy 2-0 lead from the first leg in Angola.
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And they did just that, holding Petro de Luanda to a draw and advancing on a 2-0 aggregate scoreline to join Al Ahly in the semis.
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Marcelo Allende and Thapelo Morena were the scorers for Sundowns in Angola, and it was always going to be difficult for Petro to come back.
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Sundowns had to play with 10 men for the almost 90 minutes after Mothobi Mvala was shown a red card in the third minute of the game.
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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS VS PETRO ATLETICO: STARTING LINEUP
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mvala, Coetzee, Boutouil, Mudau, Mokoena, Modiba, Allende, Zwane, Sirino, Maseko.
Subs: D. Onyango, Lebusa, B. Onyango, Nku, Zungu, Mashego, Mendieta, Kekana, Mkhulise, Mabena, Maema, Maboe.
