POLOKWANE: Kaizer Chiefs will meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Siwelele FC 2-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
The semi-final draw, conducted immediately after the match, also paired defending champions Orlando Pirates with Stellenbosch FC.
Velebayi delivers late winner for Chiefs
Chiefs had to fight back after Siwelele stunned them by taking the lead through Siyabonga Ndebele in the 11th minute.
Wandile Duba restored parity just before half-time, converting a penalty for his seventh goal in all competitions this season, Africa Soccer reported.
The decisive moment came six minutes from time when Flavio Da Silva intercepted a back pass intended for Siwelele goalkeeper Jody February.
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Da Silva then found substitute Asanele Velebayi, who made no mistake with a low, angled finish into the far corner.
It was Velebayi’s first goal of the season and proved enough to send Amakhosi into the last four.
Stellenbosch advance with stoppage-time penalty
Stellenbosch also left it late to secure their semi-final place, beating AmaZulu 2-1 at home.
Chumani Butsaka put the hosts ahead in the 28th minute, but their advantage lasted only five minutes before Gopolang Taunyana scored an own goal to bring AmaZulu level.
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With the match heading towards a conclusion, Sinoxolo Kwayiba stepped up during seven minutes of added time and converted a penalty to seal Stellenbosch’s progression.
Pirates and Sundowns book their places
Orlando Pirates secured their semi-final berth on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in Soweto.
Teenager Mpho Padime scored the only goal of the match in the first half.
Mamelodi Sundowns also progressed after beating Golden Arrows 1-0 in Pretoria.
Carling Knockout semi-final draw
- Mamelodi Sundowns v Kaizer Chiefs
- Stellenbosch FC v Orlando Pirates
The dates and venues for the semi-final matches have not yet been confirmed.
