In the end, they could not be separated after a heavyweight bout that went the distance.
In a Betway Premiership match that was watched by 75,000 spectators on Wednesday night, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns settled for a goalless draw that many will feel was a fair reflection.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi and Miguel Cardoso will see this result as two points dropped, but it does not matter too much for Amakhosi as they have moved to the top of the standings with 10 points after four matches.