Mailula seals Sundowns’ place in MTN8 last four

Cassius Mailula marked his return to Mamelodi Sundowns in decisive fashion, scoring in the 113th minute to secure a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Polokwane City in their MTN8 quarter-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night.

The forward, known as ‘Cash Money’, had endured a frustrating spell in the US, Morocco and Belgium before coming off the bench to settle a match that appeared destined for a penalty shootout. His close-range finish sent the Brazilians into the two-legged semi-finals.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso made several notable selections for the team’s first match of the season, handing debuts to Antonio Van Wyk and Bennet Mokoena. Returning goalkeeper Ricardo Goss and Mailula were named among the substitutes.

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Polokwane City’s new coach Willy Moloto largely kept faith with the squad he inherited from Phuti Mohafe. His starting line-up included experienced players Tlou Nkwe, Lebohang Nkaki, Manuel Kambala, Rodney Maphangukle and Bonginkosi Dlamini, who helped City remain competitive until the late stages.

City took the lead after only seven minutes. Sundowns failed to clear a dipping ball delivered from the left, allowing Dlamini to strike firmly into the net.

The visitors’ advantage did not stop Sundowns from pressing forward. They almost levelled after 21 minutes when Tashreeq Matthews met a cross from the right and rose above the defence, only for goalkeeper Lindokuhle Mathebula to keep out his close-range header.

Sundowns did find an equaliser moments later. Van Wyk’s pass set up Teboho Mokoena, who unleashed one of his trademark powerful efforts beyond Mathebula.

Mokoena soon required treatment after Surprise Mathonsi caught him on the ankle with a studs-up challenge. Referee Philangenkosi Khumalo did not show Mathonsi a card, to the surprise of those inside the stadium, but Mokoena recovered sufficiently to continue.

The Brazilians moved ahead shortly after half-time. City failed to close down Van Wyk, who converted from close range to put Sundowns 2-1 up.

Polokwane City were forced to make a change before the hour when Mathebula went off injured, with Ayanda Ngwenya taking his place in goal.

The equaliser arrived after 60 minutes following a defensive misunderstanding in the Sundowns area. Tidimalo Molokwane took advantage, rounded Williams and finished into an unguarded net.

Cardoso responded with a triple substitution as Aubrey Modiba, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Mailula replaced Fawaaz Basadien, Van Wyk and Iqraam Rayners. Modiba operated in an attacking inverted role, while Letlhaku and Mailula provided different options and looked to unsettle Edwin Ramaja and Nkaki.

With eight minutes remaining, veteran striker Lebo Mothiba came on for Mokoena. Themba Zwane was also introduced as Sundowns searched for a winner.

Moloto made changes of his own, bringing on Banele Mnguni and Raymond Daniels for Moketsi Bathlabane and Bonginkosi Dlamini, but City could not regain control of the contest.

Then, with penalties looming, Mailula struck from close range to announce his return to the Sundowns supporters and complete a memorable comeback.

There is little time for Sundowns to celebrate. They begin their Betway Premiership campaign away to TS Galaxy in Nelspruit on Tuesday, while Polokwane City hosted Stellenbosch FC in Seshego.