Kaizer Chiefs came from behind to beat Siwelele FC 2-1 and book their spot in the Carling Knockout semi-finals at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening.
Amakhosi had a slow start, falling behind as Siwelele drew first blood in the 11th minute of the match through Siyabonga Ndebele.
Kaizer Chiefs made two changes to the starting line-up that lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby. With Dillan Solomons and Rushine Dortely replacing the suspended Inacio Miguel and Reeve Frosler.
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The home side showed some urgency to get an equaliser. Mfundo Vilakazi was brought down in the box by Vincent Pule to earn his side a penalty however, Mduduzi Shabalala missed the target from the spot.
Chiefs were awarded a second penalty in stoppage time of the first half, with Mduduzi Shabalala adjudged to be fouled by goal scorer Ndebele.
In-form striker Wandile Duba stepped up and made no mistake from the penalty spot as he goes down the middle to send Jody February to the wrong side and restore parity going into the interval.
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Dillan Solomons had two opportunities to give Chiefs a lead first one in the opening minutes of the second half, but shot wide and another from a free-kick just after the hour mark which also went wide.
Chiefs eventually found the winner in the last 10 minutes of the encounter through Asanele Velebayi scored past Jody February from a tight angle to send Amakhosi into the semi-finals.
Carling Knockout Semi-final Draw:
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs
Stellenbosch FC vs Orlando Pirates