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CAF Super Cup: USM Alger lead Sundowns 2-1 at half-time

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USM Alger lead Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 at half-time in the CAF Super Cup final, after goals from Z. Draoui and Radouani and Rayners’ penalty equaliser. The Algerian club hold the advantage despite 75% South African possession, according to Africa Top Sports.

USM Alger led Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 at half-time in the CAF Super Cup final, with goals from Z. Draoui in the 4th minute and Radouani in the 37th, against a penalty from Rayners in the 25th, reports Africa Top Sports.

Mamelodi Sundowns dominated possession with 75% of the ball and produced numerous attacking spells, but USM Alger looked more dangerous on the counter-attack. Rayners had equalised from the penalty spot shortly after coming on before Radouani restored the Algerian club’s lead.

The final eventually ended in a 3-1 victory for USM Alger over Mamelodi Sundowns. USM Alger beat Sundowns 3-1.

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