Mamelodi Sundowns vs Petro de Luanda

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lyle Lakay has described their anticipated Caf Champions League quarterfinal, second leg clash against Petro Atletico at FNB ...

“We have to be wary of their pace, but at the end of the day if we stick to our game we will become victorious. “In the camp as well, there’s more belief compared to last season and the year before that we can go all the way and for me personally. It’s very important for us and I hope the supporters come to the game.” “We did our analysis and we identified a few of them, for example the movement of their striker Tiago (Azulão) and also the other guys. “The result was not what we wanted, obviously we have to rectify here at home and this is a must win for us. Even though we need just one goal to win, as players we went over the previous game and we’ve identified our mistakes like the goals that they scored.

South African giants,Mamelodi Sundowns, will be hoping to overturn a 2-1, defeat against Petro Luanda of Angola,as they look to book a semi final ticket in.

The two teams will meet at the Stade Mohammed V in Morocco with Al Ahly having claimed a 2-1 win in the first-leg match in Egypt on April 16. Meanwhile,two-time African champions Wydad Casablanca are set to welcome Algerian side CR Belouizdad at the Stade Mohammed V in Morocco on Sunday at midnight.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be aiming to keep their CAF Champions League hopes alive when they host Petro de Luanda in the second leg of their quarter-final.

Sundowns were eliminated by Al Ahly in this round of the competition after failing to overturn a first-leg loss. The Angolan hold the advantage heading into the second leg after securing a come-from-behind 2-1 win in the first leg seven days ago. Mamelodi Sundowns will be aiming to keep their CAF Champions League hopes alive when they host Petro de Luanda in the second leg of their quarter-final.

LIVE scoring and interactive commentary from the CAF Champions League quarter-final second-leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Petro de Luanda.

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I don’t think one goal is enough, we have to score more than one and obviously they don’t score. “Obviously we have to rectify it this side. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns have crashed out of the CAF Champions League at the quarterfinal stage after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Petro de Luanda at the FNB ...

Mamelodi Sundowns name their starting XI to face Petro Atletico in the Caf Champions League's quarter-final duel on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns name their starting XI to face Petro Atletico in the Caf Champions League's quarter-final duel on Saturday.

Lebohang Maboe - 6/10 Zwane also appeared in attacking positions on the opposite wing as he created chances for his teammates. Themba Zwane - 6/10 He scored Downs' goal on the night. His well-taken free-kick led to the equalising goal. Thapelo Morena - 6/10

GOAL rates the performances of Mamelodi Sundowns' players following the team's draw with Petro Atletico in the Caf Champions League on Saturday.

Lebohang Maboe - 6/10 Zwane also appeared in attacking positions on the opposite wing as he created chances for his teammates. Themba Zwane - 6/10 He scored Downs' goal on the night. His well-taken free-kick led to the equalising goal. Thapelo Morena - 6/10

Petro de Luanda players celebrates during the CAF Champions League match against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on April 23. Image: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo ...

To the delight of about 40,000 Sundowns fans who descended to this imposing venue, Weyesa pointed to the spot and Zwane showed nerved of steel to stand up and take but he was denied by the upright. There was more VAR drama in the second half Weyesa ruled out Petro’s goal after consulting with VAR for a push on Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango. In this match, Weyesa awarded Sundowns a controversial penalty on the stroke of half time after consulting with VAR but Themba Zwane was denied the upright.

Mamelodi Sundowns' run in the CAF Champions League came to an abrupt end after they were bundled out at the quarter-final stage by Petro de Luanda.

From thereon, deafening silence engulfed the Calabash as Sundowns’ chances of reaching the last-four looked diminished. It was a huge task to get back in the tie and needed more than just training, analysis and motivation. Sundowns started the match at a high tempo.