Oct
Sundowns reach AFL semis despite early red card in Petro stalemate
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa successfully clinched their semi-final berth in the African Football League (AFL) despite playing with only ten men for the majority of their match against Petro Atletico, which ended in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday.
Mothobi Mvala, a Sundowns midfielder, was shown the red card just two minutes into the game, increasing the pressure on the home team.
Yet, the Sundowns showcased a resolute defensive performance, denying the Angolan side Petro Atletico any advantage, even though they had a one-man advantage and dominated ball possession.
While the second half saw Petro Atletico ramp up their offense, the Sundowns’ defense remained impenetrable, allowing only three shots on their goal.
The draw was enough for Mamelodi Sundowns to move to the semi-finals with a 2-0 aggregate score, courtesy of their first-leg lead.
The team is now gearing up to face Al Ahly in the semi-finals, battling it out over two matches to secure a spot in the grand finale.
South African team Mamelodi Sundowns showcased resilience to secure their berth in the African Football League (AFL) semi-finals, even after a red card reduced them to ten men within the first two minutes of their match against Petro Atletico on Tuesday.
Midfielder Mothobi Mvala’s early expulsion presented Sundowns with a formidable challenge, especially in front of their home supporters. However, an outstanding defensive performance from the hosts thwarted the Angolan side Petro and preserved their 2-0 lead from the initial leg.
Despite holding the lion’s share of possession, Petro couldn’t leverage their numerical advantage or break through Sundowns’ resolute defense. Sundowns withstood a second-half onslaught, limiting the visitors to just three shots on target.
A goalless draw confirmed the South African team’s progression to the semi-finals with a 2-0 aggregate lead. In the next stage, Sundowns will go head-to-head with fellow semi-finalists Al Ahly in a two-legged encounter, vying for a spot in the final.
Sundowns reach AFL semis despite early red card in Petro stalemate
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