Stellenbosch FC pulled off a major upset by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the first leg of the MTN 8 semifinal on Wednesday. The match took place at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, where Sundowns were expected to dominate, but Stellenbosch had other plans.
The only goal of the match came in the 62nd minute, from the spot by F Basadien, who calmly slotted the ball past Sundowns’ goalkeeper to give Stellenbosch the lead.
Despite Sundowns’ efforts to equalize, Stellenbosch’s defense held firm, securing a crucial win away from home.
With this victory, Stellenbosch takes a slender advantage into the second leg, which will be played on Sunday, 1 September, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Sundowns will need to overturn this deficit if they hope to reach the final.
Stellenbosch, on the other hand, will be looking to build on this performance and make it to their first-ever MTN 8 final. The stage is set for an exciting second leg, with both teams eager to secure their place in the final.
