Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana started by sending United a message of support, Matsatsantsa skipper Dean Furman replied to his Bafana Bafana team-mate and their crosstown rivals with his message of thanks and support.
United will play against Zesco United in the second leg of the quarterfinals while Sundowns will play Wydad Casablanca on Saturday.
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