A total of five Carling Knockout matches were played on Saturday across different venues in the country.
Premier Soccer League newbies Magesi delivered the most shocking display at the Orlando Stadium where they claimed a 3-2 win over their hosts Orlando Pirates. It was the first time the Buccaneers had tasted defeat this season after 11 matches across all competitions.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi once again proved his credentials with another perfect display from his team. Masandawana put five goals past Golden Arrows to get their quarter-final ticket.
Arguably, the most entertaining game was between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United. The Glamour Boys played an entertaining game to score four goals to advance.
Polokwane City 2-3 Marumo Gallants
Gallants showed their mental strength after coming from behind to defeat Rise and Shine 3-2 in a game played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
After some good moves, Phuti Mohafe-coached outfit got their goals courtesy of Hlayisi Chauke and Puleng Marema.
However, strikes from Siyabulela Shai, Monde Mphambaniso, and Edgar Manaka ensured coach Dan ‘Dance' Malesela danced to the next phase of the annual competition.
Cape Town City 3-0 Royal AM
At the Athlone Stadium, Cape Town City were too strong for Royal AM in another fixture that was played this weekend.
The Citizens won 3-0 thanks to goals from Amadou Soukouna, Jaedin Rhodes, and Jody Ahshene.
On Friday, the defending champions Stellenbosch were the first team to get into the last eight after beating AmaZulu 2-1.
The remaining two slots in the quarter-finals will be sealed on Sunday when TS Galaxy host Chippa United as Royal AM play Sekhukhune United.
