Masterclass! Lucas Ribeiro finds the net against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Mamelodi Sundowns are up against Pyramids in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.
The clash in Pretoria kicked off with the home side launching early attacks, living up to their status as pre-match favorites. The Egyptians, however, crafted several dangerous moments near Williams' goal and, by the midpoint of the half, managed to shift the play towards midfield.
The first half ended goalless, but it didn't take long for Cardoso's men to delight the local fans after the restart. An attack down the right flank led to a breakthrough, with the Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa delivering a clinical finish for the "Brazilians."
Modiba's shot was blocked by a defender, but the ball rebounded straight to the 26-year-old Brazilian, who fired brilliantly into the far corner—1-0. That strike remains the only goal of the match so far and could prove decisive in the battle to be crowned Africa's best club.
Don't forget, the return leg is set for just a week from now, on June 1, in Egypt.
