11/02/2018
NEDBANK CUP REVIEW WRAP
NEDBANK CUP REVIEW WRAP:
By: Staff Reporter
🌟 Bloemfontein Celtic beat Supersport United 5-4 on penalties to progress to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup at the Dr Molemela Stadium. The score was 1-1 after extra-time as the game proceeded to penalties.
The first attempt at goal came just after 10 minutes when Ndumiso Mabena’s cross found Jacky Motshegwa, who skied his effort over the bar from close range. In the 36th minute, Celtic were awarded a penalty once when Bhasera was guilty of fouling Masuku again. Ndumiso Mabena stepped and made no mistake as Mbanjwa remained rooted to the spot, 1-0.
🌟 National First Division side Royal Eagles advanced to the next round after defeating Wanderers 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mame Niang scored the game's only goal in the 17th minute.
🌟 EC Bees ensured their Nedbank Cup journey continued after they defeated Mariveni United 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. Bees were dumped out by Orlando Pirates in the last 32 in the previous campaign.
🌟 Steenberg United secured their ticket in the next round of the competition after defeating Orbit College 3-1. Mika-iel Hendricks bagged a brace, while Waseen George also netted for the home side. Katlego Motsoikha bagged a consolation for Orbit College.
🌟 Ryan Moon, Bernard Moon and Joseph Molangoane all scored for Amakhosi Kaizer Chiefs thrashed Golden Arrows 3-0 in a Nedbank Cup Last 32 match which was played at the FNB Stadium. As a result, Amakhosi booked their place in the Last 16, while Abafana Bes'thende were eliminated from the tournament.
