sábado, 28 de julho de 2018
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CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 AS Togo Port – Match report
A dominant first-half performance saw Mamelodi Sundowns register their first win in Group C of the CAF Champions League as they beat AS Togo Port 2-1 at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night.
The Togolese outfit had stunned the 2016 champions in the reverse fixture when they ran out 1-0 victors, condemning them to the bottom of the group standings with just three fixtures to go in the round.
CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 AS Togo Port
Home ground advantage seemed to galvanise the Pretoria outfit, as they were quickly out of the blocks with Gaston Sirino putting them on the scorecard as early as the ninth minute before the Bolivian turned provider, as he laid a ball into the box for Sibusiso Vilakazi who produced a cheeky finish to make it 2-0 in the 13th minute.
That allowed the hosts some breathing space as Togo Port looked to claw their way back into the game, only getting their first real attempt at goal as the break was approaching when Dennis Onyango was forced into a reflex save as his defence failed to decisively deal with a set piece.
The security the two-goal cushion provided saw Sundowns come out of the tunnel a little more subdued than they were in the first stanza, and it was only 20 minutes into the first half when they had their first decisive shot at goal after the break, as Jeremy Brockie’s attempt crashed into the side netting.
Fullback, Tebogo Langerman also had a few chances towards the end of the game, but it was the opposition who would find the net, as Kokou Kloukpo made sure of a nervous finish for the hosts with a strike in the closing stages.
However, no further goals were forthcoming as the win propelled Sundowns back into contention for a spot in the knockout phases, ensuring that they now sit in third place, tied with Rwandan outfit, Horoya in points and goal difference.
AFRICA: CAF Champions League- finished
| StandingsAFRICA: CAF Champions League | ||||||||
| 13:00 | Finished | Primeiro de Agosto (Ang) | 2 - 1 | ZESCO (Zam) | (0 - 0) | |||
| 15:00 | Finished | Difaa El Jadidi (Mar) | 1 - 1 | ES Setif (Alg) | (1 - 1) | |||
| 16:00 | Finished | Etoile Sahel (Tun) | 2 - 0 | Mbabane Swall. (Swa) | (1 - 0) | |||
| 16:00 | Finished | Mamelodi Sundowns (Rsa) | 2 - 1 | AS Togo-Port (Tog) | (2 - 0) | |||
Premiers Cup is perfect preparation for Usuthu
Amazulu are ready for a competitive run out during this weekend’s Premiers Cup.
The KZN team had the luck of the draw on their side as they were the only side to progress directly to the semi-finals of the tournament where they will play the winner from the quarter-final between Real Kings and Uthongathi FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday.
Usuthu left-winger, Simphiwe Lumkwana is a fan of the tournament and believes it is the perfect springboard to build momentum ahead of the 2018/2019 campaign.
“It is important because we are building a foundation, so if we win then we have something that we can take into the upcoming season,” Lumkwana said.
“It’s a good feeling to be drawn into the semi-finals but we are looking forward to play two games on the day which is the semis and the final.” Lumkwana said.
Lumkwana believes that a successful season can only be achieved with a sense of togetherness in the squad.
“I would say first of all where there’s unity, God commands a blessing. So I think, in football it’s a team sport, so obviously we must have unity so that we can be able to achieve great things,” Lumkwana said.
He says his new team mates have settled in well and will add plenty of value at the club.
Amazulu completed the signings of Marc van Heerden, Nhlanhla Vilakazi, Moneeb Josephs and Argentine, Emiliano Tade.
“So far it’s going well, we getting to know the way we must play. I think it’s going well for us, in terms of getting to know each other and unity and you know there were lots of players who were playing here last season that are still here and the new guys are settling in well,” added Lumkwana.
San Lorenzo es sorprendido de local por Deportes Temuco y pierde la ida
En la llave correspondiente a la segunda fase de la Copa Sudamericana, San Lorenzo se va con desventaja al partido de vuelta en Chile contra Deportes Temuco. A pensar en la revancha.
San Lorenzo no pudo aprovechar su condición de local en el 'Nuevo Gasómetro' contra Deportes Temuco, y pierde en la ida de la segunda fase de la Copa Sudamericana por dos goles a uno. Lo único que le queda al 'Ciclón' es pensar en la remontada para el partido de vuelta.
La primera mitad arrancó algo intensa para el equipo dirigido por el 'Pampa Biaggio', sobretodo teniendo una chance de gol muy clara en los pies de Nicolás Blandi, sin embargo, de a poco San Lorenzofue perdiendo volumen de juego y los goles no llegaban.
El conjunto chileno pudo aguantar el marcador a cero en los primeros 45 minutos, una paridad que le sumaba en confianza a Deportes Temuco y a San Lorenzo le sumaba nerviosismo y presión.
Para la segunda mitad, San Lorenzo recuperó el buen juego y se encontró con la ansiada ventaja, gracias al gol de Nicolás Blandi, después de un pase profundo de Ariel Rojas, asistencia de Mouche y finalmente la definición de zurda del capitán y referente.
Parecía que el partido tomaría un camino normal y positivo para San Lorenzo, no obstante, Temuco no bajo nunca los brazos y por medio de dos pelotas paradas venció al equipo 'Azulgrana'. Ambos goles fueron del mediocampista uruguayo - chileno Mathías Riquero, el primer gol llegaría al minuto 70 y el segundo al 84, lo que redujo el tiempo de maniobra.
Sobre el final, San Lorenzo intentó pero no pudo empatar el marcador y los primeros noventa minutos no le favorecieron al 'Ciclón' y se fueron 1-2. Ahora se piensa en el partido de vuelta como una final, solo jugando perfecto y remontando es como seguirían en su aspiración de sumar un título más.
Deportes Temuco obtuvo una victoria con sabor a hazaña. En su torneo doméstico marchan en decimotercero y están a solo dos puntos de la zona de descenso, sin embargo, eso no fue obstáculo para jugar con mentalidad ganadora en Argentina.
El ganador de esta llave se medirá al victorioso del emparejamiento entre Sol de América de Paraguay y Nacional de Uruguay.
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