Carling Knockout Cup Draw Completed - Quarter Finals See "Big Three" At Home

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Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns all reached the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Wandile Duba scored a hattrick in their 3-0 win over TS Galaxy.
Quarter-final fixtures are set, with dates and venues to be confirmed.

Pirates are looking to retain the Carling Knockout Cup trophy they lifted last season (Getty Images).

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final pairings after the completion of the Round of 16 matches on Wednesday evening.

The draw took place at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban following the final last-16 encounter between Durban City FC and Stellenbosch FC. Stellenbosch won 2-0 in that clash.

Golden Arrows were the first team to secure a place in the quarter-finals after producing an impressive 4-0 victory over Chippa United at King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday, 24 October.

Siwelele FC also advanced on the same day, overcoming Polokwane City FC 4-3 in the penalty shootout after the two sides played out a goalless draw following extra time at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

On Sunday, AmaZulu FC claimed a narrow 1-0 win against newly promoted Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium to progress to the next round.

Sekhukhune United completed Sunday's action with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Richards Bay FC at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

SOUTH AFRICA'S BIG THREE SECURE QUARTER-FINAL PLACES

The competition's remaining Round of 16 fixtures were played during the week, with Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns all securing qualification on Tuesday, 27 October.

Defending champions Orlando Pirates booked their place in the last eight with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto.

Kaizer Chiefs produced a similar result at FNB Stadium, defeating TS Galaxy 3-0 to continue their cup campaign. Striker Wandile Duba scored a hattrick in that match.

Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns edged Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, ensuring their progression to the quarter-finals. Siyanda Ndlovu's powerful strike separated the sides.

Stellenbosch FC completed the line-up on Wednesday night after defeating Durban City FC 2-0 at Chatsworth Stadium, sealing the final available spot in the next round.

CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES

The draw has produced the following four encounters:

Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United

Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows

The eight remaining clubs will now turn their attention to the quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of the Carling Knockout Cup title.

The eventual champions will receive R6.85 million in prize money, while the losing finalists will take home R2.85 million.

The PSL is expected to confirm the official match dates, venues and kick-off times in due course.

Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

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