Mamelodi Sundowns were made to work hard against 10-man Moroka Swallows to secure a 1-0 victory and book their MTN8 semi-final spot on Saturday. | Sport24news
Despite going a player down, Swallows put on a brave performance, with their head coach Steve Komphela switching their formation from 4-3-3 to a 4-4-1, which greatly aided the team throughout the fixture.
The 56-year-old Komphela lured Jali to Dobsonville and entrusted the 33-year-old midfield veteran with the armband. His experience since the 2023/24 season kicked off has been a valuable asset to the Sowetan giants' team. Nevertheless, the know-how and tactical intellect of Komphela, who spent many days understanding the ins and outs of the Brazilians, tightened the screws and allowed his team to increase the pressure against Sundowns.
When frustration eventually set in, Aubaas launched a nearly 35-yard long-range strike that whizzed past Akpeyi's goalpost.
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