NFD side TS Galaxy started their CAF Confederation debut campaign on the winning note after beating Saint Louis Suns United 1-0 in the first leg of their preliminary round tie on Sunday afternon
Galaxy qualified to the competition after beating Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup Final last season.
TS Galaxy controlled early proceedings but the goal came in the 40th minute.
Sizwe Mdlinzo scoring the historical goal to give the Rockets a deserved lead at the break.
The Rockets were showing signs of tiredness after the hour-mark as the National First Division season has not started yet, lacking the intensity and rhythm.
The South African outfit were unable to add to their tally in the half, but they will be happy at the fact that they kept a clan sheet in their tournament debut.