Cardoso dedicates MTN8 win to Sundowns fans
'All the people here (in Durban) deserve it. They came in numbers. I think it was time to give these people a domestic cup,' said the Sundowns head coach.
Mamelodi Sundowns' head coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his joy in finally winning a domestic knockout trophy for Masandawana fans, following Sundowns' 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers' run ended with an early goal from Teboho Mokoena and a stoppage-time penalty from Iqraam Rayners, securing Sundowns' fifth-ever MTN8 title and their second in the past 19 years.
Cardoso credited his team's heart, passion, organization, and love for their triumph over Pirates. He acknowledged the difficulty of playing Pirates and scoring two goals without conceding. The coach expressed gratitude to the Durban crowd for their support, stating that it was time to give these people a domestic cup. Mokoena, who was injured on international duty, came off the bench and scored the opening goal with assistance from Thabang Matuludi.
Cardoso emphasized the importance of humility, stating that they have achieved nothing yet, as they now face October with two trophies, including the African-Asian Pacific Cup.
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