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A dramatic late equaliser from Kamogelo Sebelebele salvaged a 1–1 draw for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final, played at a packed Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening.
The high-stakes clash between two of South Africa’s biggest clubs lived up to expectations, delivering moments of brilliance, tactical battles, and a crucial goal apiece as the tie remains finely poised heading into the second leg.
It was the visitors who struck first. In the 36th minute, Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena showcased his aerial prowess by heading home from a well-delivered corner by Marcelo Allende. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure by the defending league champions, who looked composed and in control for much of the first half. Despite efforts from Pirates to respond, Sundown’s carried a 1–0 lead into halftime.
The second half saw a much-improved Orlando Pirates, with the likes of Evidence Makgopa and Mbekezeli Mbokazi pressing forward and threatening the Sundown’s defence. Makgopa came agonisingly close in the 78th minute, rattling the post after a slick one-two just outside the box.
But it was Kamogelo Sebelebele who would steal the spotlight. With time running out, the 23-year-old midfielder latched onto a pass inside the box and calmly slotted the ball past Ronwen Williams in the 87th minute, sending the Soweto crowd into raptures.
The 1–1 result leaves everything to play for in the return leg, set to be played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Sundowns will feel they let a lead slip, while Pirates will take heart from their late surge and fighting spirit.
