Kaizer Chiefs claimed a surprising come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns within the Nedbank Cup semifinal performed on the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday night.
On account of their triumph, the Amakhosi will face Soweto derby rivals Orlando Pirates within the Nedbank Cup ultimate on 10 Might.
It is a Soweto Derby for the 2025 #NedbankCup ultimate ✌️🆚☠️#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/JPdGbyQUxa
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Sundowns created early probabilities for Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners, with the previous seeing a deflected shot flash simply off beam, whereas the latter latched onto a move from Marcelo Allende and put an effort over the crossbar.
Halfway by means of the primary half, Rayners appeared set to place Sundowns into the lead when he acquired on the tip of Lucas Ribeiro’s set-up, however Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma made a superb save to maintain the rating line clean.
The Soweto aspect got here into the sport extra after the half-hour mark, with Gaston Sirino drawing save from Ronwen Williams with a long-range effort on 34 minutes, whereas Makabi Lilepo headed broad a short time later.
Sundowns additionally suffered an damage blow late within the first half when Divine Lunga was stretchered off, with Asehko Tiwani changing him.
The primary half appeared set to finish goalless, however 5 minutes into damage time the Brazilians claimed the lead through an excellent strike direct from a free kick by Mokoena, whose highly effective effort went in through the underside of the crossbar and gave Bvuma no probability.
It is a 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 from Teboho Mokoena 🚀🚀
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Chiefs fought again within the second half and claimed an equaliser within the 57th minute through Wandile Duba, who intercepted a poor move from centre-back Lucas Suarez and was capable of race into the field earlier than sending a shot dwelling for 1-1.
Sundowns regained management of the sport when it comes to possession and territory, however they had been unable to reclaim their ascendancy on the scoreboard.
And Chiefs then scored a second aim late within the sport to safe a well-known victory, as George Matlou crossed from the correct to pick fellow substitute Ashley Du Preez, who completed clinically on a difficult half-volley from shut vary to make it 2-1.
The scenes at Loftus Versfeld 🤩
Chiefs are only one win away from ending their trophy drought 👀🏆#SSDiski | #NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/7wBLS9wF8C
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Sundowns will subsequent be in motion within the CAF Champions League once they host Al Ahly for the primary leg of their semifinal conflict subsequent weekend, whereas Chiefs might be away to Chippa United within the Betway Premiership subsequent Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns (1) 1 (Mokoena 45+5’)
Kaizer Chiefs (0) 2 (Duba 57’, Du Preez 89’)
Sundowns: Williams, Mudau, Kekana, Suarez (Matthews 90+2’), Lunga (Tiwani 43’), Mokoena, Aubaas (Adams 46’), Allende, Ribeiro, Shalulile, Rayners (Gross sales 46’)
Chiefs: Bvuma, Solomons, Msimango, Dove, Cross, Cele (Mthethwa 73’), Maart, Lilepo (Shabalala 63’), Sirino (Matlou 73’), Mmodi, Duba (Du Preez 80’)
