Richards Bay FC won a penalty shootout against Orlando Pirates FC after a 0-0 draw in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
The game was at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
No Goals In 120 Minutes
Pirates had more of the ball and more chances, but they could not score.
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Richards Bay defended well and their goalkeeper Philasande Manqele made many saves.
Pirates also hit the post in the first half. Richards Bay tried to counterattack, but they did not trouble Melusi Buthelezi in the Pirates goal.
The game went to extra time, where both teams were tired and did not create any clear chances.
☠️ AET | @RichardsBayFC_ 0 – 0 @orlandopirates
It’s straight to penalties at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
⚫️⚪️🔴⭐️#Matchday #CarlingKnockout#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) November 4, 2023
Manqele The Hero In Shootout
The game was decided by penalties, where Manqele saved Deon Hotto’s kick, while all five Richards Bay players scored theirs.
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Richards Bay are in the semifinals of the Carling Knockout Cup for the first time.
☠️ FT || @RichardsBayFC_ 0 (5) – (4) 0 @orlandopirates
⚫️⚪️🔴⭐️#Matchday #CarlingKnockout#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/0WZqfS36QB
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) November 4, 2023
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