Carling Knockout Shocker! Champions Magesi FC stun Mamelodi Sundowns to prove win over Orlando Pirates wasn't a fluke!

Mamelodi Sundowns came into the Carling Knockout final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday night as favourites owing to the quality within their squad.

Goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze was in an inspired form, denying Teboho Mokoena and Peter Shaluliile from good positions.

However, he finally conceded in the 35th minute when Lucas Ribeiro managed to slip the ball to the waiting Iqraam Rayners who did well to bend the ball past the Zimbabwean goalkeeper.

Sundowns were punished for failing to take their chances just three minutes after the pause; Edmore Chirambadare played in a good cross from the left that was finished by Tshepo Kakora. It was the first goal conceded by Downs in the campaign.

In the 87th minute, Sundowns were shocked by the underdogs; Chirambadare played in a good corner ball that was not dealt with by the defenders. Samuel Darpoh flicked it to Delano Abrahams whose effort flew past keeper Ronwen Williams to make it 2-1.

Once again, this has to go to captain Elvis Chipezeze who has proved he is now among the best keepers in the country.

He made crucial saves to ensure his team did not concede goals in crucial moments. What a gem for Dikwena tsa Meetse.

Coach Manqoba Mngqithi started the season badly and missed out on MTN8 where he was eliminated by Stellenbosch in the semi-finals.

Now imagine going all the way to the final, only to be stopped by the Premier Soccer League's newbies!

It must be frustrating for a coach who has everything he desires to conquer Mzansi and the continent at large.

Masandawana will now turn their attention to the Caf Champions League group stage fixture against Maniema Union on Tuesday. It will be vital for the PSL heavyweight to start their campaign on a high since their main target this season is to get a second star.

Coach Clinton Larsen and his arsenal, on the other hand, have already shown what they are capable of doing regardless of the opponent they are playing against. They should have the same spirit in the league starting with the game against Chippa United on Saturday.