DSTV PREMIERSHIP: Resolute Moroka Swallows hold Mamelodi Sundowns to entertaining draw

Sundowns started the stronger of the two sides and looked to impose their authority on the hosts early on At Dobsonville Stadium.

Swallows held firm and came close to taking a surprise lead with Roland Sanou missing a golden opportunity on the 12-minute mark.

The Brazilians though soon broke the deadlock as midfielder Teboho Mokoena scored eight minutes before the break with a powerful long-range effort that beat Swallows stopper Daniel Akpeyi.

Unfortunately for Mokoena, he pulled his hamstring while in the process of shooting and was soon substituted.

Sundowns then doubled their advantage early in the second half thanks to Marcelo Allende, whose effort took a deflection before finding the back of the net.

However, Swallows pulled a goal back just minutes later. as Lindokuhle Mtshali headed towards goal, with a leaping Ronwen Williams, who parried the shot into the path of Augustine Mahlonoko who made no mistake with the rebound.

Masandawana had a chance to put the game away, but Akpeyi saved a weak effort by Thapelo Morena.

In the closing stages, a resurgent Swallows found their attacking rhythm and earned just reward six minutes from time. A poor header from a Sundowns defender left Gabadinho Mhango one-on-one with Williams and the striker drove the ball home for an unlikely draw.