By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed that the MTN8 semi-final first leg clash between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates has been postponed to Wednesday.
City were scheduled to host the Buccaneers for the initial leg of the semi-final at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday, 27 August at 19:00.
The MTN8 Semifinal first leg between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates, originally scheduled for this evening at DHL Stadium, has been postponed to Wednesday, 28 August 2024, at 18h00 due to severe weather conditions in the Western Cape,” the league said in a statement.
“The decision to postpone the match was made following the advice from the City of Cape Town authorities and stadium management, who reported gale-force winds averaging speeds of 67 km/h.
“The adverse weather has led to collapsed buildings, blocked roads due to fallen trees, and impacted stadium facilities.
“Tickets purchased for today’s match will remain valid for the rescheduled fixture.”
The second leg between Pirates and City is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 31 August at Orlando Stadium at 15:00.
The second semi-final will see Mamelodi Sundowns face off against Stellenbosch FC, battling for the spot in the final. The first leg will be hosted by Masandawana on Wednesday, 28 August at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 19:00.
The return tie will take place on Sunday, 1 August at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 15:00.