Overview

• The last-16 tie ended 0-0 after extra time at Lucas Moripe Stadium before Gallants prevailed 7-6 on penalties.
• Goalkeeper Washington Arubi saved attempts from Marcelo Allende, Fawaaz Basadien and Mosa Lebusa, then converted the sudden-death winner.
• Sundowns played the closing stages a man down after debutant Miguel Reisinho received a straight red card late on.
• Alexandre Lafitte’s side frustrated the champions with a compact defensive shape on a bumpy surface that disrupted fluent play.
• Gallants advance to the quarter-finals alongside teams such as Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows, while Sundowns turn to a CAF Champions League tie against Remo Stars on 17 October.