DURBAN - Mamelodi Sundowns have climbed back on top of the Betway Premiership log table.
After edging Orlando Pirates 2-1 last week, Masandawana needed maximum points at AmaZulu to move level on points with the Buccaneers.
However, they were made to sweat for their victory at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Chilean Marcelo Allende's late strike was enough to hand the defending champions a crucial win.
The result sees Miguel Cardoso's side leapfrog Pirates to the top of the standings thanks to goals scored.
Both sides have 38 points with thirteen games remaining.