FIFA Club World Cup: Sundowns pull the UNTHINKABLE!
Mamelodi Sundowns pulled the UNTHINKABLE in their opening Group F match of the FIFA Club World Cup against Ulsan on Wednesday.
The Brazilians stunned the South Korean side 1-0 on the night, thanks to Iqraam Rayners' first half strike.
As a result, Sundowns top Group F with three points from their opening match after both Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense played to a 0-0 draw.
This was Africa's first win at this year's FIFA Club World Cup, and the entire continent should be proud of the result.
Sundowns had a full control of the game throughout 90 minutes with their passing game better than that of Ulsan.
Miguel Cardoso's team surprised many given that the coach opted to leave out some of his regulars in what was a tweaked starting line-up. Mamelodi Sundowns have once again etched their name into SA football history. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns website
Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Lunga, Kekana, Cupido, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Ribeiro, Sales, Rayners.
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