Overview
- Peter Shalulile put Sundowns ahead on 20 minutes before 20-year-old Camren Dansin equalised with a long‑range volley on 35 minutes for his first professional goal.
- Sundowns sit on 22 points and Pirates on 19, with both teams having played 11 matches in the Betway Premiership.
- Sundowns were without suspended midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Reisinho plus injured Themba Zwane, Malibongwe Khoza and Kutlwano Lethlaku, while Pirates welcomed Sihle Nduli, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deano Van Rooyen back to availability.
- Pirates created the better second‑half openings, including a one‑on‑one saved by Ronwen Williams, as the match tightened after a high‑tempo first half.
- Coaches split on the outcome, with Miguel Cardoso calling the derby “not a very beautiful match” and Abdeslam Ouaddou insisting Pirates had enough chances to win, as attention turns to midweek league games.