Kaizer Chiefs secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Siwelele to advance to the League Cup semi-finals. Their league form has seen them score 14 goals while conceding 10.
Duba levelled the score from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time after Ndebele had given the visitors an early lead. The decisive moment arrived six minutes from time when substitute Velebayi fired home to complete the turnaround. This result mirrored their last league meeting with Siwelele, a 2-1 win on Sunday 8 November.
Missed chance proves costly
Chiefs had a golden opportunity to take the lead before the break, but Shabalala saw his 38th-minute penalty saved. The miss proved a critical moment in a tight contest. Shabalala remains the club's top scorer this season with two goals from six appearances.
Substitutions shift momentum
Both managers made multiple changes in the second half to influence the game. Velebayi's introduction for Shabalala in the 75th minute proved inspired, with the replacement finding the net just nine minutes later. The team's recent form in the league has been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches, following results that included a 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates on Saturday 31 October and a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on Tuesday 27 October.
Discipline a concern ahead of Chippa trip
The match was a physical affair, with Chiefs picking up a yellow card. They now turn their focus to a tough away league fixture against Chippa United on Saturday, 28 November. The match at Sisa Dukashe Stadium presents a chance to build momentum in the league, where they trail leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by 12 points. Their next league opponent, Chippa United, are currently seventh in the table.
Chiefs will travel to face Chippa United, who are seventh in the table, in their next competitive outing.
Manager Cavin Johnson confirmed the identity of the penalty taker for the equaliser against Siwelele. "Wandile Duba was our designated penalty taker for that moment," Johnson said. The club also confirmed the Carling Knockout semi-final opponents, stating Chiefs will face Stellenbosch FC. The team's league standing is 5th in the Betway Premiership with 14 points from nine games. Their next fixture is away to Chippa United on 28 November.
Head coach Fernando da Cruz praised match-winner Asanele Velebayi after the Carling Knockout quarter-final. "I’m very happy for Velebayi because he worked a lot at training," Da Cruz told reporters. The coach said his team deserved to be ahead at half-time but failed to be clinical. He noted they dropped their level after scoring the late winner. The club's league standing is 5th in the Betway Premiership, with 14 points from nine games.
