Head coach Pitso Mosimane of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts on the touchline (Aubrey Kgakatsi/BackpagePix)
The hosts were awarded a penalty after just four minutes, which was converted by Alex Nganou.
There was a bit of hope for Sundowns in the second half as Thapelo Morena reduced the deficit with 25 metre drive, but it was a little too late as the game finished 2-1 in favour of the home team.
But Sundowns did get the vital away goal.
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