Matsatsantsa crowned champions
Supersport United were crowned Telkom Knockout champions after beating Platinum Stars 3-2 in the final of the 2014 Telkom Knockout at the Orlando Stadium this evening.
United head coach, Gordon Igesund's men put on a wonderfull display in Soweto.
Robert Ngambi and Mogakolodi Ngele scored for Dikwena while Clayton Daniels scored the first 2 goals and Thuso Phala the third for Matsatsantsa.
The game ended 1-1 and went into extra-time.
The first half of extra-time produced plenty of excitement, with three penalties awarded in the two hours of play after the match went into extra-time.
It has taken Igesund less than three months to guide his side to silverware since taking over from Cavin Johnson.
For their effort United were rewarded with R4.25 million cheque for winning the title.
Teams
SuperSport United: Ronwen Williams, Thabo Moloi, Clayton Daniels, Sibusiso Khumalo, Thabo September, Lebogang Manyama, Dove Wome (Morne Nel 105’), Michael Morton, David Mathebula (Dino Ndlovu 98’), Thuso Phala, Enocent Mkhabela (Bradley Grobler 70’).
Platinum Stars: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Tshepo Gumede, Vuyo Mere, Thabiso Semenya, Letladi Madubanya (Mogakolodi Ngele 28’), Luvolwethu Mpeta, Tintswalo Tshabalala (Rhulani Manzini 113’), Robert Ngambi, Solomon Mathe, Ndumiso Mabena (Mahlatsi Makudubela 84’), Eleazar Rodgers.
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