Super-sub Antonio Van Wyk inspires Sundowns comeback as Arrows’ MTN8 dream ends
Antonio van Wyk came off the bench to provide an assist and score as Mamelodi Sundowns overturned Golden Arrows’ first-leg advantage to reach the MTN8 final.
Antonio van Wyk's late goal secured Mamelodi Sundowns' place in the MTN8 final after the Golden Arrows' MTN8 dream came to an end. The South African champions came from behind to beat Arrows 3-2 at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday. Sundowns trailed 1-0 from the first leg and levelled the aggregate score through Cassius Mailula in the 31st minute.
Arrows, buoyed by a passionate home crowd, appeared to have weathered the storm when Junior Dion restored their advantage in the second half. However, it was Van Wyk who emerged as the unlikely hero. Sundowns continued to press after the break, despite Arrows' rare attack resulting in a handball denial. The home fans erupted in the 69th minute when Dion scored, sending Sundowns ahead on the night and tying the aggregate.
Marcelo Allende extended the lead in the 77th minute. Arrows fought back with Phiulani Khumalo's goal in the 90th minute, but Sundowns held on for a dramatic 3-2 victory.
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