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Thembinkosi Lorch scores first goal for Mamelodi Sundowns as Tshwane giants beat FC Nouadhibou to secure Caf Champions League quarter-final spot

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The Brazilians made a strong start, applying pressure on the hosts' defence right from the beginning. Defender Grant Kekana eventually opened the scoring midway through the first half with a close-range shot from a free-kick delivered by Marcelo Allende.&nbsp; The visitors maintained their attacking momentum and went into halftime leading 1-0.During the second half, Sundowns persisted in their efforts to extend their lead, but the home team showed resilience, thwarting their opponent's opportunities.&nbsp;However, the dynamics shifted in added time when Thembinkosi Lorch scored, securing a 2-0 victory for Sundowns. This win ensures Sundowns book their spot in the quarter-finals, but they remain second behind TP Mazembe in Group A on the head-to-head record.

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The Sundowns team earned GOAL's MVP recognition for their impressive performance away from home, as they dominated Nouadhibou on their own turf and secured maximum points.

THE MVP

The home team struggled to assert dominance on their own turf, spending much of the match chasing after their opponents and struggling to gain control of the game.Despite their efforts to reverse their fortunes in the second half, they were unable to find the back of the net.

THE BIG LOSER

Masandawana will head back to South Africa and redirect their attention to the Premier Soccer League as they prepare for their upcoming match against AmaZulu on Tuesday, February 27.&nbsp;Sundowns currently lead the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/psl/table/yv73ms6v1995b5wny16jcfi3" target="_blank">log standings</a> with 39 points accumulated from 15 matches played.

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MATCH RATING (OUT OF FIVE): ⭐⭐⭐

Thembinkosi Lorch scores first goal for Mamelodi Sundowns as Tshwane giants beat FC Nouadhibou to secure Caf Champions League quarter-final spot | Goal.com

Mamelodi Sundowns secure a 2-0 win over Nouadhibou in a Caf Champions League Group A match away at Stade Cheika Boidiy Stadium on Saturday.

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