Cape Town City Advances to MTN8 Semi-finals

Cape Town City Clinches MTN8 Semi-Finals Spot with Late Penalty

Cape Town City secured their spot in the MTN8 semi-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United, courtesy of a late penalty by Darwin Gonzalez.

Dramatic Match at New Peter Mokaba Stadium

The match took place at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, where both teams battled it out in a tense encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Sekhukhune United’s Early Dominance

Sekhukhune United came out strong, with Fortune Makaringe putting pressure on Cape Town City’s goalkeeper, Darren Keet, just three minutes into the game.

In the 10th minute, Keet had a close call when he pushed a header onto the post, narrowly escaping an early setback for his team.

The visitors were put under pressure, with Lorenzo Gordinho stepping up to make a crucial clearance in the 17th minute to prevent a dangerous cross from Linda Mntambo.

City’s Resilience and Missed Opportunities

Despite Sekhukhune’s dominance, Cape Town City remained resilient, with Gonzalez creating chances to break the deadlock, including a powerful shot from outside the box in the 29th minute.

The pivotal moment of the first half came when City was awarded a penalty in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, Gonzalez’s strike hit the crossbar, leaving the teams level at halftime.

The second half saw Gonzalez miss another opportunity in the 67th minute, firing over the bar from close range. However, he redeemed himself in the 87th minute with another penalty, sealing the victory for Cape Town City.

Cape Town City Advances to MTN8 Semi-Finals

With this crucial win, Cape Town City has advanced to the MTN8 semi-finals alongside Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC, setting the stage for an exciting showdown as they chase silverware.