The Round of 16 Carling Knockout Cup kicked off this weekend with four matches.
On Saturday, 24 October, Golden Arrows hosted Chippa United at the King Zwelithini Stadium, with the host emerging easy 4-0 victors.
Later that same day, Polokwane City and Siwelele FC did battle at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium with the latter winning 4-3 on penalties after the match was goalless after 90 minutes and extra-time.
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On Sunday Kruger United and AmaZulu FC squared off at the Mbombela Stadium with Usuthu scoring the only goal of the match.
In Sunday’s late match Sekhukhune United eliminated Richards Bay FC 3-1 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Mouth-watering action
Three more matches are scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October in what promises to be a mouth-watering night of action.
Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Marumo Gallants to Loftus Versfeld, Orlando Pirates and Milford FC will clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena, while Kaizer Chiefs will take on TS Galaxy at the FNB Stadium.
All three matches will kick off at 19:00.
In Wednesday, 28 October’s final Round of 16 match, Durban City and Stellenbosch FC will face off at the Chatsworth Stadium at 19:00.
The winner of each Carling Knockout Cup tie will be decided after full-time (90 minutes). If the two teams are tied after full-time, then the match will go through to extra time. If the score is still tied, then the match will go to penalties.
Orlando Pirates are the defending champions having between Marumo Gallants 1-0 in last season’s final.
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