Durban City progressed to the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Golden Arrows on penalties. The match, held at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw, leading to a tense shoot-out.
Fezile Gcaba opened the scoring for Durban City, but Golden Arrows equalized through Thokozani Khumalo. The match took a dramatic turn when Durban City was reduced to 10 players after Athini Jodwana received a second yellow card.
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In the penalty shoot-out, Durban City triumphed 5-4, marking a significant moment as Golden Arrows have now lost all five shoot-outs they have participated in during the Nedbank Cup since 2008. This latest defeat adds to their unfortunate history in knockout scenarios.
City’s victory is particularly notable as they have now achieved a hat-trick of wins via spot-kicks in this year’s competition, advancing to the semi-finals without winning a game outright. The match went to penalties, and for Golden Arrows, it was a sense of déjà vu, reflecting their struggles in high-pressure situations.
The semi-final draw for the Nedbank Cup will take place on Monday evening on SuperSport Channel 202, where teams will await their next opponents in the competition. As for Golden Arrows, the focus will likely shift to addressing their ongoing penalty shoot-out woes and seeking to improve their performance in future tournaments.
