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 impression of his younger profession with a peaceful and composed end within the fourth minute of harm 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 once they have 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 together with his leg.

The Buccaneers progressively grew into the competition and normal two good possibilities at aim 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 staff aim.

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

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