Despite coming from the second division, Maxaquene gave their all in the match against Black Bulls. After a goalless first half, in the second half, through Kito, in the 71st minute, Maxaquene opened the scoring. As time went on, Maxaquene reduced their defensive line to secure the lead. What seemed to be an efficient strategy ended up dictating Maxaquene's defeat.
Black Bulls coach Hélder Duarte made changes to his squad and ordered the team to move up the field, resulting in the equalizing goal. When it seemed the game would end in defeat for Black Bulls, in the 90+3 minute, the team managed to level the score, taking the game to extra time. In the first half of extra time, the score remained tied, but in the second half, Black Bulls, with their experience, pressured Maxaquene and scored the winning goal.
Maxaquene tried to fight back, but couldn't overcome the well-positioned Black Bulls team, who secured the victory. The 2-1 result puts Black Bulls into the next phase and eliminates Maxaquene.
