Each Bucs and Downs have been held to attracts at house, outcomes that did their hopes of development to the subsequent spherical little favours.
Each Bucs and Downs have been held to attracts at house, outcomes that did their hopes of development to the subsequent spherical little favours.
Orlando Pirates, who’re having a season to recollect to date, reached the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League undefeated.
Nonetheless, they got here unstuck at house to Egyptian cash-rich facet Pyramids as they barely held on to a goalless draw on the iconic FNB.
Though little injury was completed, Bucs dismally did not profit from their house benefit as they have been compelled to hold on for pricey life in Soweto by the Egyptians.
In Tshwane, the reigning Premier Soccer League champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, didn’t fare significantly better as they too have been held to a scoreless draw on their very own turf.
This, though not solely detrimental, meant that the 2 South African sides are liable to lacking out on placing collectively an all-Mzansi Champions League remaining.
This as the 2 Egyptian giants managed to return out unscathed from Mzansi, and are prone to create a loopy ambiance at house that may very well be the distinction between a win and a loss.
Right here, GOAL particulars how the 2 South African sides missed the trick at house and why they now must play out of their pores and skin within the Lion’s den.
