Sundowns Suffer Pre-Season Loss to Al-Hilal
Mamelodi Sundowns FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal in a pre-season friendly match on Friday evening in Austria. The loss comes ahead of the team's opening PSL fixture against Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on August 1.
What Happened?
Al-Hilal took an early lead just nine minutes into the match when Brazilian winger Malcom found the back of the net from close-range. Sundowns fought back with Tashreeq Matthews being denied by goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Rubaie, but the scoreboard was not troubled for the rest of the half.
Why it Matters for Mamelodi Sundowns FC
The loss is a wake-up call for the team ahead of the new season. Sundowns will need to regroup and prepare for their opening fixture against Marumo Gallants.
What Comes Next?
The African champions have two days of rest before they face Algerian giants MC Alger on Monday. With the Pretoria club's pre-season tour having been delayed by the tragic death of Jayden Adams, Sundowns don't have too much time left to prepare for their opening PSL fixture.
