Arrows stun Chiefs to book semifinal spot
Lamontville Golden Arrows defeated Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in the MTN8 quarterfinal, securing their place in the semifinals alongside Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Sekhukhune United. The decisive goal was scored by Khulekani Shezi in the 53rd minute.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant upset in the MTN8 tournament, impacting the progression of major South African football clubs.
Lamontville Golden Arrows claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 quarterfinal at the iconic FNB Stadium on Sunday evening.
As a result, Abafana Bes’thende became the fourth side to advance to the semifinals of the cup competition, joining Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United.
Arrows will next travel to face Durban City in a league fixture on Wednesday.
Abafana Besthende are the final team to book their ticket to the #MTN8 semi-finals ⏩🏆 #SSDiski pic.twitter.com/YcSaZk1koI
Amakhosi, meanwhile, were left to rue their missed opportunities in a match they largely dominated without finding the net.
Chiefs will be determined to bounce back to winning ways when they host Sekhukhune United in their league clash on Wednesday.
Amakhosi edged Abafana Bes’thende in ball possession and created several good chances they failed to convert.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in