Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan Leon scored the decisive rebound after his penalty was saved, as Sundowns managed the sport with self-discipline to e book their place within the closing.
The decisive second got here within the thirty fourth minute. Brayan Leon was introduced down contained in the field by Esperance goalkeeper Ben Stated, and the referee instantly pointed to the spot.
LEON STRIKES AS SUNDOWNS TAKE CONTROL
The Colombian stepped as much as take the penalty, however his effort was saved. Nevertheless, he reacted quickest to the rebound and fired house to provide Sundowns the lead on the night time and put the tie past Esperance.
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The Tunisian champions practically pulled one again in opposition to the run of play when Yan Sasse broke free down the left flank and delivered a harmful cross into the field. The ball deflected off Florian Danho and crashed in opposition to the crossbar, with Ronwen Williams left flat-footed however spared.
With Esperance pushing for an equaliser within the second half, coach Miguel Cardoso responded by tightening the midfield, withdrawing Arthur Gross sales and introducing Marcelo Allende to assist handle the strain.
Sundowns nonetheless regarded harmful going ahead regardless of their combination lead. With 20 minutes left, Khuliso Mudau drove ahead and picked out Jayden Adams, however his first-time effort was blocked contained in the field.
Cardoso later made two extra adjustments for the ultimate levels, with Leon and Matthews sacrificed as Iqraam Rayners and Monnapule Saleng got here on to shut out the match.
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Sundowns managed the closing levels with calm management, shutting down Esperance’s closing push and defending their clear sheet throughout each legs.
Sundowns now transfer into the CAF Champions League closing, the place they’ll face the winner of the all-Moroccan semi-final between AS FAR Rabat and RS Berkane. AS FAR take a 2-0 lead into the second leg away to Berkane, who might be aiming for a comeback on house soil to succeed in the ultimate.
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