Magesi FC claimed a shock 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout final, played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.
Dikwena tsa Meetse, playing in their first major cup final, were massive underdogs and looked likely to suffer defeat when the Brazilians claimed a first-half lead via Iqraam Rayners.
The Brazilians eventually broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, with Lucas Ribeiro’s excellent pass finding Rayners in the penalty area – the striker then opened up his body and curled a shot beyond the reach of Chipezeze for 1-0, as well as his fourth goal of the tournament.A goal up at the break, Sundowns appeared to be in total control of the match, but three minutes into the second half Dikwena tsa Meetse claimed an equaliser.
Magesi went on to create a spell of pressure around the midway point of the second half, before ‘Downs shuffled their pack with 15 minutes of regulation time to play, bringing on Thapelo Morena, Neo Maema and Kutlwano Letlhaku.
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