Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 MC Alger: 'Brayan Leon is perfect for mud football as his goals come from chaos! Rhulani Mokwena is a plumber & Miguel Cardoso doesn't rate him but lazy Arthur Sales is important for Masandawana'

It was a game of intense tension for both teams and their supporters, since neither could afford defeat in their bid to make the knockout phase. The Brazilians needed maximum points to make the last eight, while the People's Club could afford a draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium thanks to the recent results in Group C.

Mamelodi Sundowns delivered when it mattered as they beat Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger 2-0 in the CAF Champions League fixture on Saturday in Tshwane.

Brayan Leon set the ball rolling in the sixth minute after capitalising on the rebound from the goalkeeper who had kept Arthur Sales' rocket out following poor defending by his teammates.

The Colombian, who joined the Brazilians in the January transfer window, then guided home a cross from Aubrey Modiba just after the hour mark to ensure his team finished second in Group C with nine points, two less than Al-Hilal Omdurman.

MC Alger and St Eloi Lupopo finished in the last two positions in the pool.

Have a look at what the fans said after the game, as sampled by GOAL.

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Lazy Sales is important
The work Sales does off the ball goes unnoticed, his general demeanour looks like he’s a lazy player, and I think that’s what deceives a whole lot of opposition defences. Very important player for Mamelodi Sundowns, I hope he continues growing - Kanyisa Madalane

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Broos is at Loftus Versfeld!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is watching the Mamelodi Sundowns game instead of the Orlando Pirates one - Mpho Sekat
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Horrible MC Alger?
The game between Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger is just boring. Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger are horrible - Katleho

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R60M more for Sales? Pay it!
If there’s a need for another R60 million for Arthur Sales, pay it. This is the Sundowns we have been crying for, high intensity, less play in our half - with useless backpasses, more in the opposition, and more entries in the opposition box - Vincy
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Disappointing Modiba
Aubrey Modiba, wearing R5000 boots, but cannot deliver a good cross standing alone without an opponent, is really disappointing - Gregory
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Where was this team?
Where was this Mamelodi Sundowns team and its fighting spirit in the last couple of months? - ZA Lady
Mamelodi Sundowns
Leon delivers from chaos?
This Brayan Leon fella is perfect for the mud football that is played here in Africa. All of his goals come from chaos - Leon
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Plumber Mokwena?
Rhulani Mokwena is a plumber; he will not stay at MC Alger for long and will not forget Miguel Cardoso. His team is playing like they don't train together - Thapelo Mshengu
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Cardoso doesn't rate Mokwena
Sundowns subbed in 36-year-old Themba Zwane. Miguel Cardoso doesn't rate Rhulani Mokwena - Beverly Shai
Mamelodi Sundowns
Cardoso finds his team!
Miguel Cardoso has finally found his main starting line-up. What a balanced Sundowns team. Morena brings in something special for Mudau not to be too adventurous, putting us at risk during a break - Mnca-Mnce