The Team of Choice were seen off by the champions and their survival fight was dealt another huge blow on Wednesday
Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp has credited Mamelodi Sundowns' 2-0 Premier Soccer League win to the difference in quality between the two sides.
Middendorp believes the quality at his disposal cannot be compared to what the Brazilians boast after suffering a defeat in the midweek duel. Goals from Ricardo Nascimento and Gift Motupa gave Mamelodi Sundowns the win and ensured they recorded consecutive victories after the previous 3-0 win over Orlando Pirates.
"Comparing to Sundowns at the individual level, we are not on the same level.