Tunisian club Esperance put one foot forward in the CAF Champions League final, after its difficult victory over Sun Downs 1-0, in the semi-finals of the competition.
Brazilian Sassi received a pass from his compatriot Rodrigo Rodriguez and fired a weak shot that was blocked by goalkeeper Ronyon Williams, but it came back to him to score in the 41st minute, and the video referee confirmed the validity of the goal.
The referee canceled a goal for Sun Downs in the first half, scored by Themba Zawuni, due to offside to his colleague Thembinkosi Lorch, who provided the assist.
The most dangerous chance of the match went to Esperance, when Rodriguez fired a shot at the right post and it bounced off to his teammate Hossam Taqa, who shot but was blocked by Devin Longa before crossing the goal line in the 38th minute.
Amanullah Mamish saved a powerful shot from long range by Motobi Mvala in the 85th minute.
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