Draw leaves Downs coach frustrated

Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalless draw in a Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay at uMhlathuze Stadium on Sunday proved a missed opportunity to leapfrog log leaders Orlando Pirates.

- Katlego Modiba

That was the assessment of The Brazilians’ head coach, Miguel Cardoso (right), after seeing his side drop points for a second successive league match. Sundowns failed to capitalise after Pirates had dropped points against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby that ended in 1-1 draw.

The stalemate leaves the Brazilians on 58 points, just one adrift of Pirates, albeit with a game in hand. Having played 25 matches, the Tshwane giants have five fixtures remaining in what is fast becoming a gripping title race.