'Downs relieved to be in Cup final

Pretoria - Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Hlompho Kekana says the Brazilians had to work hard for their 1-0 victory over National First Division (NFD) outfit, Vasco Da Gama, in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals.

Sundowns eliminated the Mother City outfit at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Mzikayise Mashaba strike.

Kekana praised his team-mates for standing their ground and maintaining their professionalism as they managed to avoid an upset.