Eight matches were played across Saturday and Sunday, with four teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

Saturday, 28 March

Kiddies Hope Academy 0–0 Pholas FC (Pholas FC win 4–1 on penalties)

A tight contest with no goals in 80 minutes. Pholas FC goalkeeper Mashudu emerged as the hero, saving two penalties in the shootout to send his side through.

🗣️ “What a performance between the sticks!”

Man of the Match: Mashudu (Pholas FC)

Mengo FC 2–2 Sizanani FC (Sizanani FC win 3–1 on penalties)

Mengo FC struck first, but Sizanani captain Matorokisi scored early in the second half to level. Mengo then hit back with a stunning late equaliser to force penalties. In the shootout, the Sizanani goalkeeper saved three penalties to seal the win.

Goal Scorers: Matorokisi (Sizanani)

Molototsi FC 2–2 Dobsonville Giants (Dobsonville Giants win 4–3 on penalties)

Molototsi fought back twice, but it was a screamer from outside the 18-yard box that put Dobsonville ahead before Molototsi levelled again. In the shootout, Dobsonville held their nerve.

Goal Scorers: Ebola (Molototsi), Luka (Dobsonville – penalty)

Goal of the Tournament contender: Dobsonville Giants’ long-range strike into the top corner left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Bootlaces FC 0–1 Bridgetown Rovers

The only match decided in normal time. A 74th-minute goal from Bridgetown Rovers broke the deadlock and sent them through.

Sunday, 29 March

Soweto Super United 1–0 Mfisher Tigers

Elliot Manikela struck just two minutes into the second half, and S.S.U held on for a hard-fought victory.

Goal Scorer: Elliot Manikela (S.S.U)

Man of the Match: Sabu (#17), S.S.U – “Controlled the game, showed leadership”

Ditau FC 1–0 DRD Classic

Slender’s second-half goal proved decisive. DRD Classic came close with a stunning free kick that rattled the woodwork, but Ditau held firm.

Goal Scorer: Slender (Ditau FC)

Man of the Match: Katlego (#10), Ditau FC – “Ran the show, controlled the tempo”

Gomora Academy 0–3 Shikisha FC

Shikisha FC were clinical in the second half, scoring three times to secure a convincing victory.

Man of the Match: Tshidiso (#2), Shikisha FC – “Rock solid at the back”

Lookyland Masters 1–0 Amabhunja FC

An early goal in the 5th minute was enough for the defending champions. Lookyland held on through a tense second half to advance.

Goal – (5th minute)

Man of the Match: Lwazi Mtuli, Lookyland Masters – “Experience, composure, class on full display”

Summary

Key Stats

• Penalty shootouts: 3 matches decided from the spot
• One-goal margins: 4 matches decided by a single goal
• Goal of the weekend: Dobsonville Giants’ screamer from distance
• Hero goalkeepers: Mashudu (Pholas FC), Sizanani FC goalkeeper (3 saves in shootout)

What’s Next

The eight winners now advance to the quarterfinals. The road to the final continues next weekend at Tsalanang Pub Ground.

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