The Tshwane team played utilizing counter-attacks in the match. On the 18th minute, Lucas Ribeiro Costa had a shot that was parried by goalkeeper Amanallah Memmich and hit the post, however, the Brazilian was deemed to be slightly offside. Shortly after, the game intensified, and Sundowns believed they had taken the lead eight minutes before half-time when Zwane scored from a cut-back by Thembinkosi Lorch, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.
The momentum continued as Miguel Cardoso’s team came close to scoring shortly after hitting the post and Divine Lunga clearing a rebound off the line. Just before half-time, the home team managed to break the deadlock as Yan Sasse went through on goal and scored from a rebound after Williams saved his initial chip.