Sekhukhune beat Richards Bay 3–1 to reach Carling Knockout quarter-finals

Sekhukhune United booked their place in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3–1 win over Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday, 25 October.

Bethuel Muzeu’s late goal settled a tie that produced three goals in its closing stages, after Richards Bay briefly cut the home side’s advantage to one.

According to SoccerMag’s match report, Chibuike Ohizu put Sekhukhune ahead in the 53rd minute. Thabang Makubo made it 2–0 in the 82nd, but Nqaba Xulu replied a minute later.

Muzeu restored the two-goal cushion in the 88th minute, securing Sekhukhune’s passage to the last eight and ending Richards Bay’s run in the competition.

The Premier Soccer League had scheduled the senior last-16 fixture for 18:00 on Sunday.

Remaining last-16 fixtures

Three remaining ties are scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October: Orlando Pirates against Milford, Mamelodi Sundowns against Marumo Gallants, and Kaizer Chiefs against TS Galaxy. All three are set to start at 19:00 SAST.

Durban City host Stellenbosch in the final last-16 match at Chatsworth Stadium on Wednesday, 28 October, also at 19:00 SAST.