The first-round action in the Carling Knockout has produced no less than 25 goals through six matches thus far, as Saturday’s action featured impressive wins for Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as a shock loss for Orlando Pirates.
Chiefs contributed four goals to the overall tally to defeat SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in one of two night clashes.
Strikes from Gaston Sirino, Yusuf Maart, Ranga Chivaviro and Ashley Du Preez saw the Amakhosi cruise past Matsatsantsa 4-0, while Cape Town City recorded a victory by a 3-0 scoreline over Royal AM at Athlone Stadium in a concurrent match, courtesy of Amadou Soukouna, Jaedin Rhodes and Jody Ah Shene.
Amakhosi are on the way up 🔝
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) October 19, 2024
Sirino makes sure ✅
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In the early evening, Mamelodi Sundowns produced a powerful performance to thrash Golden Arrows 5-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, as goals from Thapelo Morena, Iqraam Rayners, Mothobi Mvala, Peter Shalulile and Kutlwano Letlhaku saw them brush aside Abafana Bes’thende with disdain.
Sha-sha 😤🔥
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) October 19, 2024
Masandawana seal the deal at Lucas Moripe Stadium ⚽#CarlingKnockout pic.twitter.com/yGKcjDcgIt
The afternoon kick-offs produced the shock of the round, as tournament debutants Magesi FC claimed a 3-2 away win over heavyweights Orlando Pirates.
Dikwena Tsa Meetse established a 3-0 lead before halftime thanks to strikes from Delano Abrahams and Edmore Chirambadare, as well as an own goal from Thabiso Sesane, and although the Buccaneers fought back via Kabelo Dlamini and Evidence Makgopa late on, it was too little, too late for the Soweto giants.
What's happening at Orlando stadium? 😲
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) October 19, 2024
The Bucs score a 2 goal in 4 minutes
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The afternoon also featured a 3-2 away win for Marumo Gallants against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa twice came from behind to triumph via goals from Siyabulela Shai, Monde Mphambaniso and Edgar Manaka.
On Friday, in the tournament opener, reigning champions Stellenbosch FC claimed a 2-1 win away over AmaZulu FC after extra time courtesy of strikes from Devon Titus and Andre de Jong.
The Carling Knockout will wrap up its round of 16 matches on Sunday 20 October with two fixtures: TS Galaxy v Chippa United and Richards Bay v Sekhukhune United.
Carling Knockout results
Friday 18 October
AmaZulu FC 1-2 Stellenbosch FC – After extra time
Saturday 19 October
Orlando Pirates 2-3 Magesi FC
Polokwane City 2-3 Marumo Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns 5-0 Golden Arrows
SuperSport United 0-4 Kaizer Chiefs
Cape Town City 3-0 Royal AM