Nedbank Cup Match Report: Royal AM Come From Behind to Defeat University of Pretoria

Nedbank Cup Match Report: Royal AM Come From Behind to Defeat University of Pretoria

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Royal AM came from two goals down to defeat University of Pretoria to win their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal 3-2 in Durban
  • Wonderboy Makhubu struck in the 19th and 27th minutes to set AmaTuks on the way to what seemed like a cupset
  • However, second half goals from Sepana Letsoalo (a brace) and a last-minute hit from Mfundo Thikazi settled the tie

MaMkhize's dreams of silverware in her first year of owning a football club are still alive.

Royal AM had to come back from 2-0 down to win their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal against University of Pretoria 3-2 at a wet and muddy Chatsworth Stadium in Durban.

Nedbank Cup Match Report: Royal AM Come From Behind to Defeat University of Pretoria
Nedbank Cup Match Report: Royal AM Come From Behind to Defeat University of Pretoria
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Wonderboy Makhubu struck in the 19th and 27th minutes to set AmaTuks on the way to what seemed like a cupset by the National First Division side.

However, second-half goals from Sepana Letsoalo (a brace) and a last-minute hit from Mfundo Thikazi settled the tie.

Royal AM will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the one semifinal, while Marumo Gallants and TTM battle it out in the other.

Royal AM: 16. Nyame, 20. Mkhize, 14. Matlaba, 24. Lingwati, 3. Nascimento, 18. Mashikinya, 12. Mahlasela, 10. Mabena, 6. Kobedi, 9. Macuphu, 21. Letsoalo.

Subs: 1. Heugh, 11. Potsane, 22. Rikhotso, 34. Thikazi, 42. Ncobeni, 50. Masuku, 45. George, 19. Matjila, 7. Pelembe.

University of Pretoria: 25. Msibi, 4. Allan, 33. Maqoko, 42. Moeketsi, 19. Mpedi, 23. Julies, 20. Mvambi, 30. Barns, 3. Chokoe, 34. Makhubu, 28 Pheeane.

Subs: 26. Cola, 16. Phewa, 12. T. Mokoena, 29. Selotola, 32. Msani, 15. B.Mokwena, 36. Sibanyoni.

DStv Diski Challenge wrap: Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates draw while Chippa United beats Chiefs

Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates just cannot separate from one another in the DStv Diski Challenge title race.

As reported by Sports Brief, he Maroons continued to lead the Buccaneers by a solitary point after the latest round of matches.

Free-scoring Stellenbosch, for a surprising change, failed to score in a 0-0 draw against Amazulu at home in the Western Cape. Pirates conceded a last-minute goal against Golden Arrows in KwaZulu-Natal for a costly 2-2 draw, missing out on a win that would have put them back on top of the table.

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