Sekhukhune beat Richards Bay to claim Carling Knockout quarter-final place
Sekhukhune United advanced to the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3–1 victory over Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday, 25 October. A goalless first half gave way to an eventful second period, with Chibuike Ohizu opening the scoring in the 52nd minute. SuperSportBet reports that Ohizu finished after running onto a long ball […]
Sekhukhune United advanced to the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3–1 victory over Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday, 25 October.
A goalless first half gave way to an eventful second period, with Chibuike Ohizu opening the scoring in the 52nd minute.
SuperSportBet reports that Ohizu finished after running onto a long ball from Nyiko Mobbie, giving Babina Noko the breakthrough.
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Thabang Makubo extended the advantage in the 84th minute, but Richards Bay briefly threatened a late recovery when Nqaba Xulu pulled a goal back.
Sekhukhune quickly ended that uncertainty. Bethel Muzeu headed home from Siphesihle Mkhize’s cross in the 88th minute to restore the two-goal cushion and settle the contest.
The hosts finished with three different scorers, turning a tight opening half into a decisive cup victory.
For Richards Bay, Xulu’s late contribution was not enough to rescue their campaign. Sekhukhune move into the last eight with their trophy hopes intact.
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