SuperSport United sealed their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages with a 3-0 win over Gaborone United on Friday evening.
Coach Gavin Hunt started Tanzanian international Mohamed Hamza for the first time, with Washington Arubi in goal again after he featured in the first-leg but Terrence Dzvukamanja and Bradley Grobler started on the bench.
SuperSport, who got a 1-1 draw in the first-leg, looked to hit the front in the opening 20 minutes from a free-kick by Keenan Bezuidenhout but the youngster struck the wall.
Matsatsantsa were on the prowl again a little later and saw 18-year-old Shandre Campbell’s curling shot from an acute angle flash across goal.
The travelling outfit did pose a threat following a quiet start though SuperSport defender Ime Okon was on hand to prevent any danger coming their way.
SuperSport attempted a strong finish to the first half and went close from a promising free-kick by Campbell after Ghampani Lungu had drawn a foul, but the effort failed to cause problems.
Hunt’s boys hit the front 12 minutes into the second half when Ronald Pfumbidzai’s delivery connected with Etiosa Ighodaro who needed no second invitation.
The first change from the Tshwane heavyweights followed over 64 minutes played as veteran utility player Lyle Lakay came on for Campbell.
SuperSport increased their tally around the final 20 minutes after Ighodaro completed his brace with a galloping run which culminated in a close-range finish.
Matsatsantsa capped off a fine evening’s work in added time as substitute Grobler made it three with a nicely taken finish to see the host in the group stages of the Confederation Cup with a 4-1 win on aggregate.
Confirmed line-ups:
SuperSport United: Arubi, Hamza, Okon, Pfumbidzai, Bhasera, Donn, Margeman, Lungu, Campbell, Bezuidenhout, Ighodaro
Subs: Goss, Xulu, Dopolo, Matsio, Nange, Rasebotja, Lakay, Grobler, Dzvukamanja
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments.
Click HERE to register!
