SuperSport United booked their passage into the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 this week, as goals by Vincent Pule and Christian Saile guided the Tshwane giants to a confident 2-0 win against Magesi at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday night.
Following a positive start to the game for SuperSport United, Vincent Pule drew first blood for his side with an effort in the first five minutes of the match. With Matsatsantsa showcasing their attacking intent early on, Magesi were placed under much pressure from the first whistle.
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Magesi held decent spells of possession midway through the first half, but were unable to make the most of their forward advancements as a result of SuperSport’s stubborn defensive set-up.
Gavin Hunt’s side did well to manage the first 45 and headed into the break with their 1-0 lead intact. The Limpopo-based side actively searched for an equalizer toward the break but struggled to string notable passes together, particularly in the final third.
First Start = First Goal ⚽💥
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Christian Saile is up and running for SuperSport Utd 🔴
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With SuperSport picking up the ball in the middle of the park, Siviwe Magidigidi’s clever flick set Saile through on goal who evaded a couple of defenders before slotting the ball home in confident fashion.
In an attempt to change the complexion of the match, Magesi rang in the changes after the hour-mark as the likes of Deolin Mekoa and Karabo Seroto entered the fold. However, the Limpopo-side battled to convert their possession into notable scoring opportunities.
While Magesi made a number of changes in the second-half, Hunt opted for continuity and only made two changes leading to the 82nd minute, as Siphesihle Ndlovu and Gape Moralo stepped onto the pitch.
Nevertheless, SuperSport did enough to see out the game unscathed and managed to record a largely convincing 2-0 win at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Magesi: (0) 0
SuperSport United: (1) 2 (Pule 5’, Saile 50’)
Magesi: Tshabalala, Komape (Abrahams 46’), Buthelezi, Motsepe, Mokone, Mtshali, Rademeyer, Masegela (Seroto 62’), Makhubela (Mekoa 62’), Baloyi (Vandala 46’), Manzini (Ashby 80’)
SuperSport United: Mbanjwa, Ndebele, Rapoo, Mbangossoum, Okon, Mobbie (Kwaikoye 26’), Ayer (Moralo 82’), Poggenpoel, Pule (Ndlovu 68’), Saile (Lungu 88’), Magidigidi