Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi says they managed to defy their numerical disadvantage in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tout Puissant Mazembe because they were ready for such an “eventuality” in the Caf Champions League Group B clash in Lubumbashi.
Brazilian defender Ricardo Nascimento was sent off in the 73rd minute as Sundowns led 1-0 from a Peter Shalulile strike.
Nine minutes later, Mazembe hit back through substitute Tresor Mputu but Lyle Lakay’s freekick right at the death earned Msandawana victory to break TP Mazembe’s 74-match unbeaten run at home in this competition, which dated back to October 2009.