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Matches Decided: Carling Black Knockout Tournament Finalists Celebrate and Consolers Commiserate

Football Club Magesi claimed League Cup triumph on Saturday, defeating heavy favorites Sundowns in a thrilling 2-1 comeback game.

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Football Club Magesi emerged victorious in the League Cup final on Saturday, pulling off a...
Football Club Magesi emerged victorious in the League Cup final on Saturday, pulling off a surprising upset against heavy favorites Sundowns, with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win.

Matches Decided: Carling Black Knockout Tournament Finalists Celebrate and Consolers Commiserate

Go for Gold: Magesi FC Steals the Show!

League Cup Triumph for the Underdogs!

Buckle up, football fans! Magesi Football Club pulled off a shocking win in the League Cup final, defeating heavy favorites Sundowns 2-1 in a comeback that'll go down in history! These underdogs have been turning heads and silencing critics all season long.

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Magesi FC: A Tale of Perseverance and Victory

Despite their David-vs-Goliath status, Magesi FC never faltered, answering every challenge on their path to the finals.

  1. Toppling Giants: Not even powerhouses like Orlando Pirates stood in their way.
  2. Playoff Prodigies: Magesi FC ran circles around last season's finalists, TS Galaxy.
  3. Sundowns Slayers: And defying all odds, they took down the defending league champions Sundowns, even when they were given a one-goal advantage.

This magical run has been a rollercoaster fairytale with an unforgettable ending!

Clinton Larsen: The Architect Behind the Miracle

Though Larsen prefers to give credit to the team, there's no denying his vision and leadership in transforming Magesi FC from a struggling first-division side to League Cup champions. Two decades ago, he turned Celtic into League Cup winners against the same opponents, Sundowns. Now, he's only the second coach in PSL history to pull off this double feat!

Elvis Chipezeze: The Masterful Goalkeeper

Despite his reputation for cunning, Chipezeze's goalkeeping skills and captaincy become center stage. With Magesi FC facing more shots than any other team in the league, his years of experience have proven crucial in tough situations such as when they defended against Sundowns' formidable attack.

Chipezeze cemented his status as a League Cup MVP by winning the Man of the Match award in all four matches he played during the competition.

Edmore Chirambadare: A Comback Hero

Eight years after a rocky stint at Kaizer Chiefs, Edmore Chirambadare is back with a vengeance! His exquisite assist for the tying goal was a game-changer in Magesi FC's comeback against Sundowns.

Chirambadare has matched his goal tally in three seasons at Magesi FC, equaling the number of goals he scored in two seasons at Kaizer Chiefs.

The Power of Falling Behind

Leading up to the final, it's become a trend for the losing team to score first. But instead of being a disadvantage, this seeming handicap might as well be a secret weapon!

  1. In the past three editions of this competition, the team conceding first went on to win it all.

Sundowns: A Love-Hate Relationship with Finals

Sundowns haven't been complete strangers to finals. In fact, they hold a unique record. They've hit the final more times than any other PSL team, but their win-loss ratio says a different story. Compared to other teams who've played in multiple finals, Sundowns have the lowest winning percentage, at just 40%. They've won 10 out of their 25 final appearances.

  1. Sundowns have lost more PSL domestic finals than any other team.

Manqoba Mngqithi: Losing Streak Union

Losing to Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final was a bitter pill to swallow, but Manqoba Mngqithi could understand the circumstances. However, conceding two goals from crosses (a tactic Magesi FC frequently employs—it's in their DNA!) and losing to a newly-promoted side was unforgivable.

Under Mngqithi's leadership, Sundowns have lost more domestic games this season than they did in the entire previous season.

Last but not least, Mngqithi has never gotten the best of Clinton Larsen as a coach. Their rivalry stands at a score of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.

So, here's to Magesi FC, the team that dared to dream big and made history as the first newly promoted side to win any domestic cup in PSL history. Underdogs? Yes. Legendary? Absolutely!

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  1. With their stunning League Cup win, Magesi FC has proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in sports, particularly football.
  2. Goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze displayed exceptional skill and leadership in the competition, earning the Man of the Match award in all four matches he played.
  3. Despite losing the final, Sundowns maintains a unique record of appearing in more finals than any other PSL team, yet boasts the lowest winning percentage among them.
  4. On a personal note, Manqoba Mngqithi, Sundowns' coach, continues to struggle against Clinton Larsen, never having beaten him as a coach with a score of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.

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