Staff Reporter.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) secured a 2-0 win over Black Leopards in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday evening.
TTM progressed to the semi-finals for the first time after eliminating their Limpopo rivals Leopards from the South African FA Cup following an entertaining encounter.
Vhadau Vha Damani controlled the match from the first whistle and they should have opened the scoring 12 minutes into the encounter.
An unmarked Mogakolodi Ngele headed over the crossbar from close range after connecting with Lebohang Mabotja’s delightful cross.
Lidoda Duvha did threaten 10 minutes later when Onyedikachi Ononogbu’s volleyed effort was brilliant saved by goalkeeper Washington Arubi.
Tshakhuma continued to launch attacks after the half-hour mark and Leopards goalkeeper King Ndlovu produced a magnificent one-handed save to deny Lerato Lamola in the 34th minute.
Ndlovu was then beaten seven minutes before half-time when Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo blocked Tsepo Matsimbi’s poor clearance, before scoring to make it 1-0 to Tshakhuma.
Rodney Ramagalela was introduced by Leopards on the hour-mark as coach Kostadin Papic’s side looked to level matters, but hosts were left vulnerable at the back when they pushed forward.
Lamola was sent through on goal in the 67th minute, but Ndlovu, who was alert in the hosts’ goal-posts, came out to deny the former Lamontville Golden Arrows striker.
The visitors were awarded a penalty with nine minutes left after Lamola was fouled in the box by Gyimah and Alfred Ndengane then scored from the spot-kick to make it 2-0 to Tshakhuma.
Meanwhile Pretoria Callies defeated Cape Town All Stars 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final match at the Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The victory saw Callies advance to the semi-finals for the first time in the history of the club after eliminating their GladAfrica Championship rivals All Stars.
Nedbank Cup Quarter-Finals Fixtures:
Thursday, 15 April.
Mamelodi Sundowns v Orlando Pirates – 18:00.
Meanwhile the fixtures for the Nedbank Cup semi-finals were revealed on Sunday evening, although there is still one quarter-final clash yet to be played.
Nedbank Cup full draw:
Mamelodi Sundowns/Orlando Pirates v Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila
Pretoria Callies v Chippa United
The dates, venues and times will be confirmed at a later stage by the Premier Soccer League.