Horoya defied a stunning Mamelodi Sundowns comeback to claim a 2-2 home draw in the CAF Champions League on Tuesday.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 51st minute, Ocansey Mandela pouncing from close range, but Khama Billiat capitalised on chaotic defending at the other end to slot a neat finish into the bottom-right corner.
And when Horoya goalkeeper Khadim N'Diaye brought down the speedy Billiat in the box, Gaston Sirino stepped up to convert the penalty and seemingly complete a seven-minute comeback.
But Sundowns were denied their first win in this season's CAF Champions League when Aboubacar Camara rose highest in the box to head home and keep Horoya unbeaten in Group C.
Sundowns Player Ratings v Horoya
Mamelodi Sundowns Player Ratings v Horoya
Ratings:
Brimah Razak: 7/10
Razak put on a confident performance and made some good saves during the match, although he needs to be more commanding in the box.
Anele Ngcongca: 6.5/10
Ngcongca was disciplined throughout the match and kept the shape well at the back, but was quiet going forward.
Wayne Arendse: 6/10
Arendse looked solid at times, but the partnership between himself and Soumahoro on the day did not look comfortable.
Bangaly Soumahoro: 6/10
Soumahoro showed some good moments in defending, but he was also caught napping for Horoya's goals.
Tebogo Langerman: 6/10
Langerman looked shaky in the early stages but became more solid as the game progressed, while he hardly showed his attacking side of his game.
Hlompho Kekana: 6/10
Kekana was not at his usual best. His passing accuracy and shooting range were uncharacteristically out of sync on the day, although he did put in a good shift defensively.
Tiyani Mabunda: 6/10
Similarly to Kekana, Mabunda looked overrun by the Horoya midfield as the home side dictated play for most of the game.
Gaston Sirino: 7.5/10
Sirino was enterprising throughout the match. His movement and an eye for a pass stood out. He crucially scored the second goal from the penalty spot.
Sibusiso Vilakazi: 6/10
Vilakazi was playing too deep and his influence in the game was reduced as a result.
Percy Tau: 7/10
After a quiet first half, Tau created the first goal for the Brazilians, unselfishly laying the ball for Billiat instead of going for glory and he was a constant threat in the second stanza.
Khama Billiat: 7.5/10
After being kicked around for most of the first half, Billiat was tough to deal in the second, as he leveled matters with a composed finish while he also won the penalty, which Sirino converted.
Substitutions:
Oupa Manyisa: NA
Not on the field long enough to receive a rating.
Motjeka Madisha: NA
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