Orlando Pirates battled back to rescue a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first leg on Saturday afternoon.

Orlando Pirates wingback Kamogelo Sebelebele's statistics against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 were off the charts, after an inspired showing in front of a sold-out Orlando Stadium crowd.

The Brazilians marched to victory over the Citizens to boost chances of reclaiming the Premier Soccer League title.