A Mamelodi Sundown fans proved to be a hero for a an Esperance supporter in the post-match melee that ensued after their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash.
The Mamelodi Sundowns' hard-fought 1-0 victory over Esperance in the CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane on Tuesday was overshadowed by ugly post-match scenes.
The South African club took a significant step toward the semi-finals, thanks to a crucial goal from Peter Shalulile to sink the North African football powerhouse.
The forward capitalized on a superb delivery from Jayden Adams, tapping the ball home to secure Masandawana’s narrow advantage.
However, the focus quickly shifted from the on-field success to troubling incidents in the stands.
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Reports as per Soccer Laduma indicate that violent clashes broke out between Esperance ultras and Sundowns supporters, with social media footage capturing the chaos.
The tense atmosphere saw security struggling to control the situation as emotions ran high.
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Amidst the turmoil, a moment of humanity emerged as a Sundowns fan was photographed assisting an Esperance supporter who found himself in a life-threatening predicament.
The Esperance fan was seen desperately clinging on, facing a terrifying drop of nearly two stories.
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The quick-thinking Sundowns supporter held him up and dragged him to safety, preventing what could have been a tragic accident.
Both individuals remain unidentified, but the act of sportsmanship and solidarity has garnered widespread praise online.
With emotions still running high, the return leg at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on April 8 is expected to be a tense affair.