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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>CAPE TOWN \u2013 Mamelodi Sundowns remained unbeaten in the 2021 Caf Champions League after a goalless draw with Sudan’s Al-Hilal in a Group B match at the Al-Hilal Stadium, in Omdurman, Sudan, on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The outcome was of no consequence to Sundowns since they had already won Group B after four rounds. They won four matches on the trot and were in an unassailable position with 12 points. With this haul, they had already qualified for the quarterfinal round.<\/p>\n

The match venue was of some importance to Sundowns since many of their players were in action there a few days ago when Sudan shocked Bafana Bafana with a 2-0 win. As a result, Bafana Bafana ended up on the Afcon also-rans scrapheap instead of qualifying for Cameroon 2022, and coach Molefi Ntseki was given the boot.<\/p>\n

Sundowns fielded a team that included several second-stringers, and it showed in the opening 20 minutes of play when Al-Hilal made all the running and held the upper hand.<\/p>\n

During this passage of play, Al-Hilal had four shots at goal, and Sundowns goalkeeper Richard Goss was forced to save as many times.<\/p>\n

By the end of the opening half, Al-Hilal had enjoyed 10 shots at goal despite a meagre 34% possession. In comparison, Sundowns had four shots at goal, and none were on target.<\/p>\n

Sundowns added to the pressure spell created by hosts Al-Hilal by trying to play too much football in their half, and inside their penalty area as well. They were occasionally dispossessed when Al-Hilal made timely interceptions.<\/p>\n

When the second half resumed, Al-Hilal started dictating play, and that was the state of affairs for the rest of the match. Al-Hilal forced five corners in this half, and this reflected their grip on the match during his passage of play.<\/p>\n

However, they failed to capitalise on their scoring opportunities as they contained by a Sundowns team that were unyielding in defence.<\/p>\n

Two minutes into added injury time, Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe awarded Al Hilal a free-kick, plumb in front and just outside Sundowns’ penalty area. The set-piece kick flew high over the crossbar to ensure the match ended goalless.<\/p>\n

@Herman_Gibbs<\/p>\n

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