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

Mofokeng, nonetheless solely 19 years previous and touted as a future star, got here off the bench to make the largest influence of his younger profession with a peaceful 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 properly and had a golden alternative to go in entrance after 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 stored the ball out along with his leg.

The Buccaneers step by step grew into the competition and normal 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 an exquisite crew purpose.

After enjoying 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 heading in the right direction 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, choosing up a cross from Monnapule Saleng within the field, beating Bongani Zungu with a superb piece of talent 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.