'This is what football is about' - Epic Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns game

Battle lines were drawn on Monday in the lead-up to the game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as fans got behind their teams.

Both teams are at the top of the Absa premiership log, with Sundowns at number one and Bucs at number two.

But as both teams fiercely defended their goal posts the game ended in a draw.

Both in the stadium and on social media the fast-paced match drew applause from fans, who said that although the game ended in a draw, the two teams had met their match.

Something special is being created in this Orlando Pirates team. Fans just need to be patient. 🤞🏽#AbsaPrem #SSDiski
— Sinethemba Mbatha (@SnezzyMbatha) April 1, 2019

The tempo of this game 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

This is top entertainment and value for money.... #AbsaPrem
— Luxolo September (@Lux_September) April 1, 2019

Pirates and Sundowns should play every week against each other #AbsaPrem
— Lungile III🇿🇦☠️ (@lungism88) April 1, 2019

Full Time

Pirates 0-0 Sundowns

After an excellent display of football from both sides. #Sundowns #DownsLive #DownsPirates #AbsaPrem #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/wLY1mbNgMd
— Chief Erican PhD (@EricanSA) April 1, 2019

This is what football is all about. Lovely atmosphere at Orlando Stadium. Beautiful from both @Masandawana and @orlandopirates fans 💓💓💓🔥🔥🔥 #Sundowns #AbsaPrem #pirates pic.twitter.com/zN119gig1P
— Sbuda Mazibuko (@SbudaWaseKasi) April 1, 2019

In my humble opinion, Ben Motshwari was the man of the match of this #PiratesvSundowns match. #AbsaPrem
— Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) April 1, 2019