Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out of the Caf Champions League after they were held 1-1 by Al-Ahly at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday.
Gaston Sirino of Sundowns celebrates goal during the CAF Champions League football match between Sundowns and Al Ahly at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 06 April 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
The Red Devils won 3-1 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals of the competition.
And there's the final whistle! The boys gave their all but it was not to be. Downs bow out in the quarter-final stage.
Mamelodi Sundowns (26' Sirino) 1️⃣➖1️⃣ Al Ahly SC (21' Maboe O.G.)
(Agg. 1️⃣➖3️⃣)
#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/6tS4983Ssj— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
90' 3 Minutes of added time will be played.#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
72' Onyango saves a shot down low from Ajayi before getting us going again!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
???? 2nd substitution
Hany⬇️
Metwally⬆️#YallaYaAhly #AfricaYaAhly #TotalCAFCL pic.twitter.com/ebPqFrS5Sw— Al Ahly SC ???????? (@AlAhlyEnglish) March 7, 2020
64' Nascimento stays on his feet to block two attempts from the Al Ahly forward, Onyango calmly saves the resulting shot! #Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
55' Mamelodi Sundowns (26' Sirino) 1⃣➖1⃣ Al Ahly SC (21' Maboe O.G.) #Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
53' Subs: ???? Lebohang Maboe – ✅ Phakamani Mahlambi #Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/MKSHnlDCVZ
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
45' Subs: ???? Mosa Lebusa – ✅ Tebogo Langerman #Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/O3mMg9hFWK
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
Half-time score at the Lucas Moripe Stadium: @Masandawana 1-1 @AlAhlyEnglish. (Aggregate 1-3) #CAFCL
— Phakaaathi (@Phakaaathi) March 7, 2020
⏱30’@Masandawana 1️⃣
Al Ahly 1️⃣#YallaYaAhly #AfricaYaAhly #TotalCAFCL pic.twitter.com/zwuvbR3JtP— Al Ahly SC ???????? (@AlAhlyEnglish) March 7, 2020
⏱30’@Masandawana 1️⃣
Al Ahly 1️⃣#YallaYaAhly #AfricaYaAhly #TotalCAFCL pic.twitter.com/zwuvbR3JtP— Al Ahly SC ???????? (@AlAhlyEnglish) March 7, 2020
26' GOAL! Sirino taps home after Zwane's initial effort is parried by El-Shenawy!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/PKKNDobSeo
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
21' GOAL! Maâloul fires a free-kick into the Downs box, Maboe's attempted block diverts the ball past Onyango!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
15' Chance for Nascimento! He connects with a Sirino corner but is unable to steer his effort on target!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
10' Hlompho tries his luck from range and sees his driven shot go just wide of the post!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
4' Sirino plays a quick free kick to an oncoming Nascimento, the defender has a go at goal but is denied by El-Shenawy in goals!#Sundowns #DownsLive #AbsaPrem
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
2' First attempt for The Brazilians. Mshishi picks up the ball in midfield and has a go from range but his shot goes over the bar!#Sundowns #DownsLive #CAFCL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 7, 2020
– kickoff
Starting XI:
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Onyango, Ngcongca, Madisha, Nascimento, Lebusa, Jali, Kekana, Zwane, Sirino, Vilakazi, Maboe
Al-Ahly XI: ElShenawy, Maaloul, Rabia, Yaser, Fathy, El Soulia, Dieng, Metwally, Geraldo, Ajaye, Badji
The Red Devils lead the tie 2-0 and the Brazilians have their work cut out for them today.
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