Esperance, a strong team from Tunisia, scored an important 1-0 lead against Mamelodi Sundowns FC from South Africa in the CAF Champions League semi-finals. The match took place at the Stade olympique Hammadi Agrebi.
Before halftime, Esperance's midfielder, Yan Sasse from Brazil, made a great play and scored a goal, giving his team the lead. Despite Sundowns' persistent attacks, Esperance held their ground.
In the second half, Sundowns tried to come back by making several substitutions, but Esperance's defense stayed strong. Now, Esperance will play against Sundowns in the second leg to decide who goes to the final.
The winner of this match will face the winner between Egypt's Ahly and DR Congo's TP Mazembe. Ahly drew 0-0 against TP Mazembe in their first leg match in Lubumbashi.
