Mamelodi Sundowns registered a defeat on Sunday afternoon at Loftus Versfeld. A 1-3 loss against USM Alger saw the Pretoria-based side missing out on lifting their second CAF Super Cup silverware. 

The visitors stunned Masandawana on the fourth minute when they opened their scoring. They dribbled past Ndamane to set up a cross which was met by a tap-in in front of goal.

The hosts had a few chances to retaliate but it’s only on the 23^rd minute did they manage to level matters. This came following the referee pointing to the spot after a hand ball in the box. Iqraam Rayners, the man who came in as a substitute took the spot kick and converted the goal to level matters. 

Bafana Ba Style almost doubled the advantage on the half-hour mark with a headed effort. The chances was, however blocked by the keeper who was forced to dive in order to make a crucial save for his side. 

The Algerian outfit snatched back the lead on the 37^th minute with a rebound effort. The initial shot hit the woodwork but USM Algerian found the rebound to hit the tongue of the net. 

In the final minutes of the opening half, Thapelo Morena had an opportunity to find an equaliser in front of goal. He didn’t get it right after his strike sailed over the bar. This saw the hosts going to the break trailing by a goal. 

After a lengthy interval due to inclement weather, the ssecond stanza kicked off with Tashreeq Matthews’ goal attempt on the edge of the box but it deflected. A few minutes later, the visitors tested Ronwen Williams but the keeper came off his mark to catch the effort. 

On the 55^th minute, however, USM Alger extended their lead. The ball came from the right flank to find the farpost. Despite Williams’ stretch to block the ball, the visitors made it three goals.

Teboho Mokoena had two long-range opportunities as he looked to help the team get back into the game. One effort was cleared out while the other slightly missed the target. 

The hosts tried to fight back but the superior physical attribution of the away side was not giving them space to get back into the game. 

How we lined up: Williams (c), Matuludi, Ndamane, Khoza, Modiba, Allende, Mokoena, Morena, Matthews, Mailula, Leon.

Subs: Goss, Mvala, Basadien, Zwane, Aubaas, Ndlovu, Santos, van Wyk, Rayners.