Staff Reporter.
Kaizer Chiefs beat Mamelodi Sundowns 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final of the inaugural Home of Legends Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.
Chiefs made the final after overcoming Golden Arrows 2-0 in the day’s first semifinal on Saturday morning.
The home team Chippa United were knocked out by the Brazilians, who won 4-3 on penalties after their semifinal ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
Neo Maema had the first opportunity to ignite Sundowns’ scoring with a promising attack, only to see his shot drift wide of the target.
In the 40th minute, Mfundo Vilakazi stepped up to take a free kick that appeared destined for the back of the net. However, goalkeeper Sanele Tshabalala was quick off his line, executing a brilliant save to keep the scoreline level and thwart the Sundowns’ attack.
Both teams made changes in the second half as they tried to change the scoreline, but neither team was able to find the winner inside the 90 minutes and the game had to be decided on penalties.