Os Tricoloroes, meanwhile, missed out on their first win but had already been mathematically eliminated before kick-off. The first chance of the match went the way of Petro, who adapted quicker to the wet pitch and teed up striker Jacques Tuyisenge with a header in the sixth minute, but he saw his effort well saved by goalkeeper Denis Onyango. The end-to-end nature of the game soon produced a goal and it was the Brazilians who drew first blood, with Gaston Sirino firing home from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute.
The spot kick was won by Themba Zwane, who saw his shot hit the arm of a defender. Sundowns appeared to be well in control of the game as the halftime interval approached, but the hosts were rewarded a dubious penalty for a harsh hand-ball decision against Anele Ncongca.
Job took on the spot kick and made it in the 41st minute. The South African side suffered an injury blow early in the second half when the excellent Onyango collided with Job and had to be replaced by Kennedy Mweene in the 56th minute.
Ten minutes later Petro substitute Yano nearly added to their advantage with a goal-bound header, but Mweene proved just as tough to beat as Onyango, making an excellent diving save to his left to keep Sundowns in the game. Second place no matter for Sundowns. Stellenbosch learn lessons as they suffer heaviest defeat. Three of the four groups finish as nail-biters. Buccaneers triumph in Cairo to top Champions League group. Pirates back in Egypt after nine year absence.
Two more Champions League slots to be filled. Two quarterfinal berths up for grabs in Caf Champions League. African Champions League talking points. Shalulile inspires Sundowns comeback. Multiple African champions Mazembe eliminated. Cardoso confident of finding the answer against Maniema. Pirates in line for Champions League progress. Quarterfinal berths up for grabs in Champions League this weekend.
