Sredojevic: It was a chess match
Orlando Pirates head coach Milutin Sredojevic likened the tactical battle on display between Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday as a chess match, saying a draw was a fair result.
Five things learned from Downs, Pirates stalemate
After both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates failed to live up to the pre-match expectations on the field, the drama away from the football grabbed all the headlines. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out five things we learned from the goalless draw between the title chasers.
Drama off the pitch as Downs, Pirates ends goalless
The action came off the pitch as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns staff clashed before the game, in the tunnel and on the sidelines but the match itself failed to live up to expectation as it ended goalless at Loftus Versfeld in their Absa Premiership clash.
Watch: Sundowns prepare for Pirates test
Watch as Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane and forwards Jeremy Brockie and Phakamani Mahlambi speak to the media at Chloorkop ahead of their Absa Premiership encounter against Orlando Pirates.
Sundowns star Brockie takes aim at Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Jeremy Brockie has admitted that he has taken a lot of stick from Orlando Pirates fans during his goal drought, but he is looking forward to getting revenge when the two teams meet this weekend, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Mosimane: Pirates are favourites
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has admitted that he sees Orlando Pirates as the favourites ahead of their crunch Absa Premiership fixture. DEAN WORKMAN reports.
Pitso: Mabunda is a future Sundowns captain
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has hailed the leadership qualities of Tiyani Mabunda, saying that he is a future captain.
Maboe: I believe I’m a very special player
Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Lebohang Maboe believes that his confidence in his ability has been the reason behind his seamless integration into both the Downs side and the Bafana Bafana squad, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Watch: Sundowns prepare to face Baroka in TKO
Watch as Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane and players Anthony Laffor, Reyaad Pieterse, Lebohang Maboe and Thapelo Morena speak to the media ahead of their Telkom Knockout quarter-final clash against Baroka.
Mosimane: Jali in squad to face Baroka
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has confirmed that Andile Jali will travel to Polokwane to face Baroka in their Telkom Knockout quarter-final on Saturday. DEAN WORKMAN reports.