Carling Knockout Last Eight Fixtures Set After Dramatic Round of 16
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the Carling Knockout quarter-final line-up following the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixtures, with eight teams remaining in the race for the trophy.
The knockout action got underway on Saturday, 24 October, at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, where Golden Arrows produced one of the standout performances of the round by defeating Chippa United 4-0 to comfortably secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Later on Saturday at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Siwelele FC advanced after overcoming Polokwane City in a penalty shootout. The match ended level before Siwelele held their nerve from the spot to claim a 4-3 shootout victory and book their place in the last eight.
Sunday’s action began at Mbombela Stadium, where AmaZulu FC edged Kruger United 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter to continue their Carling Knockout journey.
At Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune United joined AmaZulu in the quarter-finals after claiming an impressive 3-1 victory over Richards Bay FC.
The defending Carling Knockout champions, Orlando Pirates, were in action on Tuesday, 27 October, at Orlando Amstel Arena. The Buccaneers comfortably dispatched Milford FC 3-0 to keep their hopes of retaining the trophy alive.
At Loftus Versfeld Stadium on the same evening, Mamelodi Sundowns secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Marumo Gallants to progress to the last eight.
Tuesday’s final fixture took place at FNB Stadium, where Kaizer Chiefs delivered a commanding performance to defeat TS Galaxy 3-0 and secure their place in the quarter-finals.
The final Round of 16 match was played on Wednesday, 28 October, at Chatsworth Stadium in Chatsworth. Stellenbosch FC completed the quarter-final line-up with a 2-0 victory over Durban City FC, ending the hosts’ cup run.
Following the completion of the Last 16, the quarter-final draw has produced several intriguing match-ups. Stellenbosch FC will face AmaZulu FC, Orlando Pirates will take on Sekhukhune United, Kaizer Chiefs have been drawn against Siwelele FC, while Mamelodi Sundowns will battle Golden Arrows for a place in the semi-finals.
Carling Knockout Quarter-Final Fixtures
- Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC
- Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele FC
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows