Lebohang Maboe's extra-time goal seals SuperSport United's 2-1 victory over Cape Town Spurs in the Nedbank Cup round of 16, sending them into the quarter-finals.
Lebohang Maboe scored deep in extra time to secure SuperSport United's 2-1 victory over Cape Town Spurs in the Nedbank Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night. The win sends SuperSport through to the quarter-finals, keeping their hopes of silverware alive this season. While SuperSport continued their journey in the Ke Yona Cup, Cape Town Spurs ' campaign ended, though they might see it as a blessing in disguise.
The Urban Warriors are currently struggling in the National First Division, occupying the relegation zone in 15th place after 18 rounds of matches, and need to prioritize their league performance.Their coach, Ernst Middendorp, watched the match from the stands, serving a one-game suspension for accumulating four yellow cards in domestic football. Cape Town Spurs took an early lead in the fifth minute through Therlo Moosa's well-taken goal. Moosa outran his SuperSport marker, cut inside the box, and fired a shot past Ricardo Goss' near post. This forced SuperSport to be more proactive, with wing-backs Nyiko Mobbie and Aphiwe Baliti sending in numerous crosses from the flanks. However, Neil Boshoff, the Spurs' goalkeeper, was up to the task, making several crucial saves. SuperSport's pressure eventually paid off in the 36th minute when Ime Okon fired a powerful shot into the roof of the net after Cape Town Spurs failed to clear their lines. Gavin Hunt, the SuperSport coach, was visibly unhappy with his team's performance before the goal and chose not to celebrate. The second half saw SuperSport continue to dominate possession but struggled to convert it into goals. Samir Nurkovic headed wide after a cross from Baliti, and Mobbie forced another impressive save from Boshoff. Daylon Claasen's experience in midfield helped stabilize the game for Cape Town Spurs.Extra time saw both teams push for a winner. Christian Saile's shot for SuperSport hit the upright after deflecting off Terrence Dzvukamanja, while Moosa missed a golden opportunity for Cape Town Spurs. Just when the game seemed destined for a penalty shootout, Maboe delivered the decisive blow with a thunderous strike in the final moments, sending SuperSport United through to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals
SUPERSPORT UNITED NEDBANK CUP LEBOHANG MABOE CAPE TOWN SPURS EXTRA TIME GAVIN HUNT ERNST MIDDENDORP
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