{"id":33337,"date":"2025-10-30T10:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=33337"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:43:39","slug":"carling-knockout-semi-final-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/carling-knockout-semi-final-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"Carling Knockout Semi-final Draw confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Carling Knockout Cup semi-final draw has been finalised, setting up two thrilling encounters as four teams chase a spot in the final. Orlando Pirates have been drawn away to Richards Bay FC, while Golden Arrows will welcome Marumo Gallants to Durban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The draw took place at Dr Molemela Stadium in Mangaung on Wednesday evening, immediately after Gallants thrashed Stellenbosch 4\u20130 in the last quarter-final fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carling-knockout-semi-final-fixtures\">Carling Knockout Semi-final Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CarlingKnockout?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CarlingKnockout<\/a> semi-final draw is complete! \u2705<br><br>Who\u2019s your pick to reach the final? \ud83e\udd14 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZEGjCzRh1t\">pic.twitter.com\/ZEGjCzRh1t<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialPSL\/status\/1983610423418249589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 29, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4271351511\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-teams-reached-the-semi-finals\">How the Teams Reached the Semi-finals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Richards Bay FC kicked off the quarter-final stage with a dramatic comeback victory over Durban City FC, winning 3\u20131 after extra-time in the KwaZulu-Natal derby. Their stamina and clinical finishing earned them a deserved place in the last four. Golden Arrows followed up with a 2\u20131 extra-time win over TS Galaxy at King Zwelithini Stadium. Arrows displayed composure and tactical discipline to overturn an early deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Soweto, Orlando Pirates defeated defending champions Magesi FC 2\u20131 at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers avenged last season\u2019s early knockout defeat to the same side, driven by strong attacking play and tight defending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marumo Gallants produced the performance of the round, thrashing Stellenbosch FC 4\u20130 at Dr Molemela Stadium. Their attacking power and high pressing made them the most dangerous side going into the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unseeded-draw-explained\">Unseeded Draw Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>PSL<\/strong> confirmed that the draw was <strong>unseeded<\/strong>, meaning any team could face any opponent. All four club names were placed into one bowl, with the first ball drawn representing the home team and the second representing the away team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4231240344\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-in-the-semi-finals\">What to Expect in the Semi-finals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-richards-bay-fc-vs-orlando-pirates\">Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pirates are clear favourites after their convincing win over Magesi. However, Richards Bay\u2019s resilience and ability to score late goals make them a difficult opponent at home. The Buccaneers will need to maintain focus and convert chances early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-golden-arrows-vs-marumo-gallants\">Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden Arrows will look to capitalise on home support, but Gallants\u2019 confident performance against Stellenbosch shows they can score from anywhere. This clash promises fast transitions and plenty of attacking football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will announce venues and kick-off times for both fixtures soon. Fans can follow the official Carling Knockout and PSL social media pages for updates on match details and ticket information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/orlando-pirates-caf-journey-ends\/\">Orlando Pirates bow out of CAF Champions League after shootout loss<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With four teams in strong form, the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals promise high intensity and tactical intrigue. Orlando Pirates bring experience and depth, but Richards Bay\u2019s discipline could push them all the way. In Durban, Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants look evenly matched, expect another game decided in extra-time or even penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Carling Knockout semi-final draw is confirmed. Orlando Pirates meet Richards Bay away, while Golden Arrows host Marumo Gallants. 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