Overview
- Peter Shalulile put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead in the 20th minute and Camren Dansin equalised for Orlando Pirates in the 35th as the Betway Premiership clash finished level.
- The match was played before a capacity crowd at Loftus Versfeld with a 15:30 kickoff and was televised live on SABC 1.
- Sundowns were without suspended midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Reisinho, while Themba Zwane, Malibongwe Khoza and Kutlwano Lethlaku missed out through injury.
- Pirates reported a triple boost before kickoff, with Sihle Nduli and Tshegofatso Mabasa in line to return and right-back Deano Van Rooyen back to full fitness.
- Sundowns remain league leaders on 21 points from 10 games, and Pirates collected a valuable away point as they chase with two games in hand.