Mamelodi Sundowns returned to CAF Champions League action on Saturday evening against Wydad Casablanca in their first leg semi-final clash.
It was almost a dream start for the visitors in Rades. Peter Shalulile’s early goal was correctly cancelled out by VAR due to offside.
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Things then took a turn for the worst for Rhulani Mokwena’s side when Neo Maema was given a straight red card. Take a look at the incident below.
The Brazilians finished the match with just nine men after substitute Marcelo Allende recieved his marching orders after going in recklessly for a tackle in extra time.
The match ended goalless with the second leg taking place next weekend in Pretoria.
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“I am very sober in understanding that (unbeaten record in reaching the semis) does not allow us to win anything.” the Brazilians coach said as quoted by IOL.
“You look at the history of the Champions League and you know clearly that 35 times this trophy has been won by a north African side.
“You look at the teams that are remaining in the last four and you see how many trophies Al Ahly have won.
“How many times have Al Ahly won the Champions League? Just how many times have Esperance won the Champions League? How many times have Wydad won the Champions League? More times than Mamelodi Sundowns.”
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