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Sundowns and Pirates Draw 1-1 at Sold-Out Loftus

The 1-1 draw leaves Sundowns on 22 points with Pirates three back with two games in hand.

Overview

  • Peter Shalulile put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead in the first half before Orlando Pirates’ 20-year-old Camren Dansin leveled with a long-range volley.
  • Dansin’s strike, described in reports as a Goal-of-the-Season contender, beat Ronwen Williams from outside the box after a corner was only partially cleared.
  • Sundowns were without suspended midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Reisinho and injured trio Themba Zwane, Malibongwe Khoza and Kutlwano Lethlaku.
  • Pirates welcomed fitness boosts with Sihle Nduli and Tshegofatso Mabasa available and right-back Deano van Rooyen back to full fitness.
  • The result preserves Sundowns’ lead at the top on 22 points to Pirates’ 19, keeping the title race tight after an intense, nationally televised clash in Tshwane.