Gallants defeat Arrows in penalties, face Pirates in final

Marumo Gallants will face Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout final on December 6 at Peter Mokaba Stadium after their 2-4 penalty victory over Golden Arrows in the semifinal at King Zwelithini Stadium. Ayanda Jiyane of Golden Arrows challenged by Ibrahim Bance of Marumo Gallants during the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup Semifinal match between Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durbanwill face Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout final on December 6 at Peter Mokaba Stadium after their 2-4 penalty victory over Golden Arrows in the semifinal at King Zwelithini Stadium . Goalkeeper Washington Arubi was a hero as he saved two penalty kicks to help Gallants advance to the final and set up a date against Pirates, who beat Richards Bay at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.Arrows will feel hard done by, as they dominated the match, especially in extra time, but failed to take the chances they created. Abafana Bes'thende were looking to complete a double over Gallants after thumping them 4-0 in the Betway Premiership match last Sunday and reach their first final since 2009, but it was not to be. It was the home side who enjoyed a great start, rotating the ball well as they searched for the opener, but could not create enough scoring opportunities. That left coach Manqoba Mngqithi frustrated, as he wanted more from his side in their penetrations. Gallants were cautious in their approach and were compact in their defence earlier on. The match was in the balance in the first half, with chances few and far between, and went into the interval still goalless. Rea Polokwane for the Carling Knockout final ko Peter Mokaba stadium, Champs! Start practicing your Lekompo dance moves cos di ya bowa ko Limpopo 🔥The match came to life after the restart, with Arrows' early pressure seeing them break the deadlock following persistent pressure. Isaac Cisse slotted home with a tap-in from a corner after Gallants keeper Arubi failed to clear from the corner. But Gallants showed character as they hit back immediately with Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo finding the equaliser with a shot on the edge of the box. Three minutes later, Gallants were ahead as Christopher Sithole won the ball in their half before sending it on goal, which saw Arrows keeper Xolani Ngcobo out of his line to complete the turnaround. It was disappointing for Mngqithi to see his side take a lead only to relinquish it too soon, and he showed a frustrated face. Abafana Bes'thende would find the equaliser 20 minutes from time through Nqobeko Dlamini, following a quick interchange between him and Ayabulela Maxwele before placing the ball in the far post. The match finished 2-2 after regulation time and needed extra time and penalties to decide who would join Pirates in the final. Gallants opted to sit back and invite pressure in extra time and probably waited for penalties and their strategy paid off as they held their nerves to win 2-4.France leads $2.5bn initiative to safeguard Congo rainforest Peter Mokaba Stadium Football Semifinal Extra Time Drama Penalty Victory Carling Knockout Final South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources. Pirates coach gives injury updates on Nduli, Ndah and MakhaulaOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided an important injury update ahead of this afternoon's CBL clash! Read more " Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates Receives FIFA Sanction After Unsporting BehaviourOrlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been penalized by FIFA for unsporting conduct during a World Cup qualifier. The incident resulted in a one-match suspension and a significant fine, although the suspension has already been served. Mbokazi will now focus on upcoming tournaments with Bafana Bafana, including AFCON 2025 and the FIFA World Cup. Read more " Moremi eases Pirates into Carling Knockout finalAbdeslam Ouaddou's Pirates are looking to add the Carling Knockout trophy to the MTN8 title they have already won this season. Read more " Moremi's Goal Propels Pirates to Carling Knockout FinalTshepang Moremi's goal secured a 1-0 victory for Orlando Pirates against Richards Bay FC, sending them into the Carling Knockout final. This marks the team's first appearance in the final after previous unsuccessful attempts. The match was played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The result extends the Sea Robbers' unbeaten streak. Read more " Orlando Pirates Reach Carling Knockout Final After Hard-Fought Victory Over Richards BayAbdeslam Ouaddou praises Orlando Pirates' resilience after their 1-0 win against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semi-final, securing a place in the final. Tshepang Moremi's goal was the decider. Ouaddou lauded the team's spirit and tactical adjustments. Read more " Mngqithi eager to give Arrows sole silverware a siblingGolden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi Read more "