Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says his side’s experience played a huge role in helping them overcome Cape Town City in the quarter-final of the Nedbank Cup on Sunday.

The Brazilians managed to claim a 2-1 victory over City at the Cape Town Stadium and will now take on Maritzburg United in the semi-finals of the competition.

Mosimane admits that Benni McCarthy’s side saw more possession of the ball but he believes his side were more effective in the final third.

‘It was very important not to go to extra time because it would have spoiled the whole week, we have eight games in 28 days so we have to be smart and not be emotional,’ Mosimane told SuperSport TV after the game.

‘I think we did well. We missed a lot of chances in the first half. We hit the post twice. We have experienced Bafana players. They managed the game well. Thapelo [Morena] struggled a little bit with [Bradley] Ralani. He’s a good player. I have to give Ralani credit. We have the experience to play this game. We know when it’s the last 15 to 10 minutes how to organise and let it roll and roll.

‘They were more on the ball and we were more effective. We could have scored three goals in the first half. They have a very good team, I’m not surprised this team beat Orlando Pirates, they beat Wits they’re a very good team.

‘We put a little of experience in this game and shut down Robyn Johannes and let [Taariq] Fielies have the ball because Johannes is their playmaker. He passes well [from the back].

‘Gaston [Sirino] struggled a little bit defensively but he was dangerous in attack. Sometimes you can’t have the cake and eat it. It was a good experience.’