Magesi FC Stuns Mamelodi Sundowns to Win Carling Knockout Cup
In a historic upset, Magesi FC defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Carling Knockout Cup final in Bloemfontein. The match, seen as a quotDavid and Goliathquot clash, saw Sundowns as favorites against the newly-promoted Limpopo team.
Sundowns took the lead in the 36th minute through Iqraam Rayners, dominating the first half. Magesi's goalkeeper and captain, Elvis Chipezeze, kept them in the game with a stellar performance, making five crucial saves.
In the second half, Magesi equalized in the 48th minute with a goal from Tshepo Kakora. Despite Sundowns' attempts, they couldn't get past Chipezeze, who earned R400,000 in man-of-the-match fees throughout the tournament.
Delano Abrahams scored the winning goal in the 87th minute, securing Magesi's victory and marking them as the first newly-promoted team to win South Africas version of the League Cup. Magesi held off late pressure from Sundowns to achieve this remarkable triumph, sealing a memorable chapter in the clubs history.
