Dominant Downs held in opener

TOUGH: BRAZILIANS FAIL TO BREACH MANIEMA DEFENCE

- Katlego Modiba

Mamelodi Sundowns played to a disappointing goalless draw at home to DR Congo outfit AS Maniema Union in their opening game of the Caf Champions League group stage campaign yesterday.

It was an uninspiring performance from a team looking to make amends for the Carling Knockout final defeat to Magesi.

From a Sundowns point of view, there was little to write home about in the first half as they struggled to break down the stubborn Maniema defence at Loftus Versfeld.

The DRC team didn't give much away; they sat back in their own half and handed the initiative to the Brazilians who failed to take control of the game.