The Brazilians were without the injured Themba Zwane, and the Bafana Bafana attacker's absence was noticeable against the Chilli Boys in Gqeberha
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes it was the lack of potential game-breakers or risk-takers which forced his team to settle for a 0-0 draw against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday evening.
When Gaston Sirino came off the bench as a substitute, as he continues to make his way back from injury, the difference to the Sundowns side was tangible.
The Uruguayan had been willing to take players on, to back himself to beat his man and to take the game by the scruff of the neck.