JOHANNESBURG – Probably the draw they never wanted at this stage but Orlando Pirates will nevertheless travel to Moroka Swallows for the quarterfinals of the Telkom Knockout following a draw conducted yesterday in Johannesburg.
The two Soweto giants have a Premiership date on Wednesday at Coca-Cola Park, which is likely to give an indication of what to expect in the Telkom Knockout quarterfinals. Pirates powered to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Thanda Royal Zulu on Sunday while Swallows displayed clash and brilliance in their 2-0 victory against BidVest Wits on the same day.Bloemfontein Celtic, who qualified for the quarterfinals two weeks ago with a comprehensive 5-0 demolition of Santos, will be away to league champions SuperSport United, who were on the road for the last 16 against AmaZulu, will be happy to be at home for this round.PSL new boys Bay United, who produced arguably the biggest shock in the last 16 with a 1-0 win against for league champions Mamelodi Sundowns, will fancy a chance of a place in the semi-finals after being given struggling Free State Stars.The last quarterfinal clash will be contested by Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows.Both sides, coached by locals, have been very impressive this season and no doubt whoever wins this duel, will strengthen their position as favourites for this trophy.Full draw: Sat Nov 8, Free State Stars vs Bay United, Charles Mopeli: 15h00 Sat Nov 8, Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates, Olympia Park: 20h00 – SS4 Sun Nov, 9 SuperSport United vs Bloemfontein Celtic, Super Stadium: 15h00 Sun Nov, 9 Ajax Cape Town vs Golden Arrows, Athlone Stadium: 18h00 -SS4.SupersoccerPirates powered to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Thanda Royal Zulu on Sunday while Swallows displayed clash and brilliance in their 2-0 victory against BidVest Wits on the same day.Bloemfontein Celtic, who qualified for the quarterfinals two weeks ago with a comprehensive 5-0 demolition of Santos, will be away to league champions SuperSport United, who were on the road for the last 16 against AmaZulu, will be happy to be at home for this round.PSL new boys Bay United, who produced arguably the biggest shock in the last 16 with a 1-0 win against for league champions Mamelodi Sundowns, will fancy a chance of a place in the semi-finals after being given struggling Free State Stars.The last quarterfinal clash will be contested by Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows.Both sides, coached by locals, have been very impressive this season and no doubt whoever wins this duel, will strengthen their position as favourites for this trophy.Full draw: Sat Nov 8, Free State Stars vs Bay United, Charles Mopeli: 15h00 Sat Nov 8, Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates, Olympia Park: 20h00 – SS4 Sun Nov, 9 SuperSport United vs Bloemfontein Celtic, Super Stadium: 15h00 Sun Nov, 9 Ajax Cape Town vs Golden Arrows, Athlone Stadium: 18h00 -SS4.Supersoccer
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