Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Mame Niang, has explained how the Brazilians were only let into Stade Mazembe one hour before the game started, however insists that's no excuse for their defeat.
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Sundowns were beaten 3-1 on the day and 3-2 on aggregate in their CAF Champions League first round tie, with the Congolese giants taking their place in the second round of group stage qualifiers.
It was reported during the build-up to the game that Pitso Mosimane's side had been locked out of the stadium prior to its start at 15h30, and while those reports were denied by many, Niang has confirmed their truth.
The Senegalese forward, who came on as a substitute and grabbed the assist for his side's consolation goal, says that Masandawana have nobody to blame but themselves.
Speaking to the Siya crew, the 31-year-old said, "The trip was intimidating, but at the end of the day we beat ourselves.
"They stopped us getting into the stadium to do a pitch inspection and we only got in an hour before the game kicked off, however that's no excuse, we could and should have got a better result."
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Sundowns still have two trophies to play for this season, as they are into the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup and are still in the running for this year's Absa Premiership title.
