Staff Reporter.
Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Town City in a DStv Premiership clash at the Cape Town Stadium.
Sundowns enjoyed more possession through the first quarter of the match, though clear chances with which to test City goalkeeper Huge Marques were hard to come by.
The hosts, meanwhile, offered a potent threat on the counter attack through the pace of Fagrie Lakay, but rarely executed cleanly when given a chance to move from back to front quickly.
On 35 minutes Haashim Domingo had the visitors’ first notable effort on target, striking for the top corner direct from a free kick, but Marques made a fine save to keep the score line blank.
The Brazilians dialled up the pressure in the dying minutes of the first half, but the Citizens were able to hold firm and see the game level at 0-0 heading into the interval.
Sundowns continued from where they left off when the second half resumed, with Domingo forcing Marques into another low save five minutes after the break.
City almost netted the opening goal on 70 minutes when some fine passing opened up space for debutant Taahir Goedeman, but his drive from the right of the box was turned away by Denis Onyango.
The last attacking highlight arrived early in injury time when Sundowns substitute Neo Maema powered a shot on target, but it was easily punched away by Marques to ensure the clash ended in a stalemate.
DSTV Premiership Results:
Golden Arrows 0 – 0 Orlando Pirates.
Stellenbosch FC 2 – 2 Amazulu.
Sekhukhune United 1 – 0 Royal AM.
Chippa United 1 – 0 Baroka FC.
Marumo Gallants 2 – 1 Supersport United.