Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Narrow Victory in CAF Champions League Final First Leg
Violence blemishes Sundowns' win CAF CL final 1st leg
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Mamelodi Sundowns edged closer to their second CAF Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the first leg of the final at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria. Despite a tense atmosphere marked by VAR issues and police intervention, Aubrey Modiba's free-kick secured the win, setting up a crucial second leg in Rabat on May 24.
- 01Mamelodi Sundowns won the first leg of the CAF Champions League final 1-0 against AS FAR.
- 02Aubrey Modiba scored the only goal with a free-kick.
- 03The match was marred by a delay due to VAR malfunction.
- 04Police used pepper spray on AS FAR supporters during the match.
- 05The second leg will take place in Rabat on May 24.
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In a tense first leg of the CAF Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AS FAR 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The victory puts Sundowns within reach of their second title in ten years. The match was not without controversy, as the start of the second half was delayed due to a malfunction in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. Additionally, police had to intervene, using pepper spray on AS FAR supporters in the stands, adding to the charged atmosphere. Aubrey Modiba's free-kick secured the crucial lead for Sundowns, who will aim to maintain their advantage in the second leg scheduled for May 24 in Rabat, Morocco.
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This victory boosts Mamelodi Sundowns' chances of winning their first CAF Champions League title in a decade, which could enhance local pride and support for the team.
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