Magesi FC vs AmaZulu FC
Magesi FC edged out AmaZulu FC with a narrow 3-2 victory in their Round of 16 match. Magesi continued their defence of the Carling Knockout title with this win.
Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs
Stellenbosch FC emerged victorious against Kaizer Chiefs after penalties were needed to separate the two sides in their Carling Knockout Cup encounter at the DHL Stadium.
Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Marumo Gallants claimed their first-ever victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, winning 7-6 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes of play. This was a significant upset in the Carling Knockout.
Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC
Orlando Pirates advanced to the second round of the Carling Knockout thanks to a super-strike by Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the dying stages of the game against Siwelele FC.
Richards Bay vs Chippa United
Richards Bay secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Chippa United in a Carling Knockout round of 16 clash. Knox Mutizwa was the star of the show, netting a brace to inspire his team to triumph at the uMhlathuze Stadium.
Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United
Golden Arrows staged an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Sekhukhune United 3-1 in their Carling Knockout match. They battled back from being behind to secure their spot in the next round.
TS Galaxy vs Orbit College
TS Galaxy had to dig deep to progress to the Carling Knockout quarterfinals, narrowly edging past Orbit College 1-0 after extra time. Ouamri scored the decisive goal.
Durban City vs Polokwane City
Durban City marked their debut appearance in the Carling Knockout with an impressive 4-1 victory over Polokwane City after extra time. Gcaba was the hero, scoring a hat-trick for Durban City.
The Carling Knockout‘s opening round delivered a weekend of pure football drama, reminding everyone why they love a cup competition. We saw everything from giant-killing upsets and nail-biting penalty shootouts to brilliant comebacks and last-gasp winners.
With major upsets and incredible individual performances, the stage is now set for the quarter-finals. The exit of some of the tournament’s biggest teams has blown the competition wide open, proving that in the Carling Knockout, anything can happen.