Mamelodi Sundowns wasted a second chance to move within one point of Kaizer Chiefs when held 1-1 by Highlands Park
Makhehleni Makhaula of Highlands Park challenges Sphelele Mkhulise of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership match at Dobsonville Stadium.wasted a second chance within four days to move within one point of South African Premiership leaders Kaizer Chiefs when held 1-1 by Highlands Park on Friday.
Sphelele Mkhulise levelled on 40 minutes with a header that took a slight deflection as it flew past veteran Zimbabwean goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini.Defending champions Sundowns dominated possession and territory in the second half but seldom looked like winning a match staged behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
"We are struggling to play our usual fluid football," admitted Sundowns coach and former South Africa forward Pitso Mosimane."I do not want to use the pitch as an excuse, but it is bumpy in places and very dry. We love to keep the ball on the ground so these conditions do affect us."
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