CHAMPIONS: Match-winning Mofokeng scores stunner as Orlando Pirates defeat Mamelodi Sundowns to elevate Nedbank Cup

Mofokeng, nonetheless solely 19 years outdated and touted as a future star, got here off the bench to make the most important affect of his younger profession with a relaxed and composed end within the fourth minute of damage time.

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Themba Zwane had given the DStv Premiership champions Masandawana the lead within the 54th minute however Pirates levelled issues from the penalty spot courtesy of Patrick Maswanganyi earlier than the dramatic late scenes.

Sundowns began effectively and had a golden alternative to go in entrance once they had been awarded a penalty within the opening 10 minutes after Khuliso Mudau was fouled.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa stepped up however his effort from 12 yards was saved by Sipho Chaine, who saved the ball out along with his leg.

The Buccaneers steadily grew into the competition and common two good possibilities at purpose that Ronwen Williams saved, first denying Maswanganyi after which Deon Hotto.

After a goalless first half, Sundowns took the lead 10 minutes after the interval, and it was a beautiful crew purpose.

After taking part in the ball out from the again, it will definitely discovered its strategy to the best wing the place Ribeiro Costa skinned left-back Harmless Maela earlier than teeing up Zwane to complete.

It appeared Sundowns had been in management at that stage and on the right track to finish the league and cup double however the Soweto giants had been proper within the contest with solely a purpose behind.

They levelled the rating with 20 minutes remaining when Maswanganyi was introduced down by Aubrey Modiba and the winger picked himself as much as beat Williams.

The match was destined for a interval of extra-time however Mofokeng intervened, selecting up a go from Monnapule Saleng within the field, beating Bongani Zungu with an excellent piece of ability earlier than slotting previous a shell-shocked Williams.

It was wild scenes in Mpumalanga as Pirates bench serenaded their new star and defended their Nedbank Cup trophy.