Sparks expected to fly in crunch clash between Pirates and Sundowns

“The main thing is to work as a collective and push one another. I am certain that if we work together as a team, the result will take care of itself on the day of the match.”

Downs and Bucs have clashed three times this season in front of passionate crowds and the same is expected on Saturday.

Pirates shocked trophy machines Downs 3-0 in the second leg of their MTN8 semifinal in Polokwane in October to win the tie on that scoreline on aggregate.

The Brazilians gained a measure of revenge in the final of the friendly Black Label Cup in November and they beat Pirates again at home in the league in December (2-0).

“It is going to be an amazing atmosphere, these are two big clubs with great players. It is going to be a huge spectacle and I know our supporters will come in their numbers to support the guys. As a kid these are the types of games that you dream of being part of and I am grateful to be part of it.”