The Springboks ran riot in Turin while every knockout cup quarter-final was settled by one goal and Sundowns lost a final at home. What the weekend told us, and what it sets up for a big Friday.
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AmaZulu had most of the ball and the better league form, but Stellenbosch had Sinoxolo Kwayiba. His penalty deep in added time at Danie Craven Stadium sets up a semi-final against Orlando Pirates.
AmaZulu arrive third in the league on six straight wins. Stellenbosch are eighth and lost at home last weekend, yet they have knocked Usuthu out of a cup in each of the last two seasons. One of the last two semi-final places is settled under lights on Sunday.
The Springboks chase more than a win in Turin, the knockout cup lines up three quarter-finals, Sundowns play for a continental trophy at Loftus and Kaizer Chiefs take their troubles to Polokwane. Here is what to watch, and why.
Italy bring a debutant and a six-two bench to Turin, Pirates start chasing the trophies left to them, the Soweto Derby’s home is up for debate, AmaZulu have won five in a row and Tony de Zorzi is back. Five things for your Friday.
The Springboks went with experience after a short build-up in Turin, five of the six clubs left in the quarter-finals kept clean sheets in the last 16 and Irvin Khoza floats Durban for the derby. Five things for your Thursday.
The Springboks start their November in Turin at 13:40, three knockout cup quarter-finals fill Saturday and Sunday, and Sundowns meet USM Alger at Loftus. Every confirmed kick-off, in SAST.
AmaZulu won the KwaZulu-Natal derby 2-1 at Chatsworth Stadium. Mlondi Mbanjwa and Athini Maqokolo scored in the first half, and substitute Haashim Domingo pulled one back for Durban City.
Sundowns and Pirates go again three days after the MTN8 final, Chiefs defend an unbeaten start and Eric Tinkler walks straight into a derby. All four matches kick off at 19:30 SAST.
Mamelodi Sundowns delivered an emphatic attacking performance as they defeated AmaZulu 5-2 in a thrilling Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus…