Coventry

Mokoena puts Pompey through in FA Cup

Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena was the hero, when he scored in extra-time to put Portsmouth past Coventry City with a 2-1 scoreline, in an FA Cup third round tie at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday night.
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Striker Leon Best looked to have put Coventry through with a stunning goal midway through the first half, but defender Stephen Wright’s own goal in the final minute of normal time threw Pompey a lifeline and set the stage for Mbazo’s amazing winner with penalties looming.

Clouded by controversy of late and struggling in the English Premiership, the elated Bafana skipper said the victory could not have come at better time, after they were held by Coventry at home in the previous encounter to force this replay.