Vilakazi goal sinks Sundowns

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 05: Sibusiso Vilakazi of Wits during the Absa Premiership match between MP Black Aces and Bidvest Wits at Mbombela Stadium on April 05, 2014 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Manus van Dyk/Gallo Images)

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 05: Sibusiso Vilakazi of Wits during the Absa Premiership match between MP Black Aces and Bidvest Wits at Mbombela Stadium on April 05, 2014 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Manus van Dyk/Gallo Images)

Published Mar 4, 2015

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Johannesburg – Sibusiso Vilakazi's 77th minute strike secured Wits a 1-0 victory over Sundowns at the Bidvest Stadium.

The dazzling midfielder broke free of the defence and turned Ramahlwe Mphahlele on the edge of the box and grabbed the winning goal.

Sundowns had their chances during the match to take the lead but were unable to take control.

Meanwhile, Wits held firm and were able to pounce on a lapse in concentration by the defending champions.

After mounting pressure on their opponents, the Students breached the Sundowns defence that had been watertight the entire evening.

Sundowns midfield maestro Teko Modise looked to be the catalyst of a revival after the Brazilians trailed by a goal.

The home side defended their advantage well after they had given-up much of the possession to the opposition.

Modise, the former Bafana Bafana international was denied a goal in the 82nd minute after he was bulldozed off the ball by Buhle Mkhwanazi in a dangerous position.

The visitors threw bodies ahead in attack in pursuit of that elusive goal but their chances went abegging.

Sundowns captain Alje Schut was the recipient of an inch-perfect cross from Bongani Zungu which sailed over the crossbar.

Defender Mzikayise Mashaba of Sundowns found some space inside the box and unleashed a powerful volley that was parried away from danger by Wits goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs.

Sundowns defensive midfielder Hlompho Kekana made a long-range strike from outside the box that tested Josephs and forced him into a spectacular save.

Wits played a tight game at the back with seven players behind the ball defending against the Sundowns onslaught.

It was on the counter-attack that Wits thrived as they caught the Pretoria-side off guard with their hard running game.

Sundowns midfielders were unable to impose themselves during the encounter with the Wits formation able to contain their counterparts. – Sapa

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