{"id":43693,"date":"2026-10-28T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=43693"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:56:33","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-beat-ts-galaxy-3-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-beat-ts-galaxy-3-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Beat TS Galaxy 3-0 as Wandile Duba Hat-Trick Secures Carling Knockout Quarterfinal Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs secured a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout Round of 16 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with Wandile Duba scoring all three goals to send Amakhosi into the quarterfinals. The victory ended Chiefs&#8217; four match winless run in domestic football and provided a timely confidence boost ahead of Saturday&#8217;s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates. Head coach Fernando Da Cruz credited the team&#8217;s improved efficiency in front of goal, while Duba revealed that social media exchanges with TS Galaxy had motivated the players before the encounter.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3579737123\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result keeps Chiefs in contention for the Carling Knockout trophy, the Premier Soccer League&#8217;s second major knockout competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For supporters in Gauteng, the victory also sets up an important week for Amakhosi as attention shifts from cup progression to one of South African football&#8217;s biggest rivalries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mamelodi-sundowns-1-0-victory\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: Mamelodi Sundowns Return to Winning Ways With 1-0 Carling Knockout Victory Over Marumo Gallants<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wandile Duba Hat-Trick Sends Chiefs Into Quarterfinals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wandile Duba was the standout performer at FNB Stadium, scoring a hat-trick to secure Kaizer Chiefs&#8217; place in the next round of the Carling Knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 22-year-old forward led the attack in Fernando Da Cruz&#8217;s preferred 4-3-3 formation and delivered the goals Chiefs needed to overcome TS Galaxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His three goals settled the Round of 16 encounter and ensured that Amakhosi would be included in the quarterfinal draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result was particularly significant given Chiefs&#8217; recent domestic form. Before facing Galaxy, the Soweto club had gone four matches without a league victory, leaving them nine points behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knockout victory therefore offered Chiefs an opportunity to rebuild momentum while keeping their hopes of domestic silverware alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fernando Da Cruz Praises Chiefs&#8217; Improved Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz welcomed the victory but maintained that the result did not necessarily represent his team&#8217;s best overall performance of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to SuperSport after the match, Da Cruz identified finishing as the major difference between the victory over Galaxy and previous encounters in which Chiefs had struggled to secure results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The difference is efficiency,&#8221; Da Cruz explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said Chiefs had produced strong performances in other matches without achieving the desired outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Today we made a good game, but sometimes we made a better game, and we didn&#8217;t win,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coach expressed hope that the result would help his players maintain their confidence as they prepare for their next assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Da Cruz also reaffirmed his belief in the team&#8217;s playing approach, explaining that his concerns had centred more on converting opportunities than on the overall game model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His immediate priority is now preparing the squad for Saturday&#8217;s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1570333766\" 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\">Rushwin Dortley and Brandon Petersen Return to Starting Lineup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match also marked important returns for Kaizer Chiefs players who had been unavailable through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defender Rushwin Dortley returned to the starting lineup after an extended absence, having last featured on 1 March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dortley partnered Thabo Moloisane in central defence, replacing Inacio Miguel in the starting team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen also returned following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, replacing Bruce Bvuma and taking the captain&#8217;s armband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paseka Mako started at left back, while Reeve Frosler occupied the right back position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In midfield, Sibongiseni Mthethwa played alongside Mduduzi Shabalala and Lebohang Maboe, who returned to the starting eleven after appearing as a substitute against Red Arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mfundo Vilakazi started on the right wing, Pule Mmodi operated from the left, and Duba led the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The return of experienced players gave Da Cruz additional options as Chiefs entered another demanding period of their season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI Against TS Galaxy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Da Cruz selected the following starting eleven for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psl.co.za\/news\/article\/5616364-carling-knockout-cup-last-16-fixture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Carling Knockout Round of 16 fixture.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brandon Petersen (Captain), Paseka Mako, Rushwin Dortley, Thabo Moloisane, Reeve Frosler, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lebohang Maboe, Mduduzi Shabalala, Pule Mmodi, Mfundo Vilakazi and Wandile Duba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruce Bvuma, Zitha Kwinika, Nkgwesa, Thulani Mabaso, Dillan Solomons, Asanele Velebayi, Ethan Chislett, Faiz Abrahams and Da Silva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Head Coach:<\/strong> Fernando Da Cruz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TS Galaxy, coached by Esau Mtsweni, entered the fixture having recorded one victory in their opening eight league matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visitors were captained by Mbunjana, with Letsoalo among their attacking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the opportunity to progress in the knockout competition, Galaxy were unable to prevent Chiefs from securing a three goal victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1570333766\" 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\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result has particular significance for football supporters across Johannesburg and Gauteng, where FNB Stadium remains a major venue for domestic football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chiefs supporters witnessed their team progress to the Carling Knockout quarterfinals while welcoming back players who had spent extended periods away from competitive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For local football fans, the victory also increases interest in Saturday&#8217;s Soweto Derby, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates preparing to meet after successful knockout performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirates enter the fixture following consecutive 3-0 victories in the CAF Champions League and Carling Knockout competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming encounter will provide another opportunity to assess Chiefs&#8217; progress following their improved finishing against Galaxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters should follow official club and competition announcements for confirmed match arrangements, ticket information and further Carling Knockout fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who won the Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy Carling Knockout match?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs defeated TS Galaxy 3-0 at FNB Stadium on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, to advance to the Carling Knockout quarterfinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who scored for Kaizer Chiefs against TS Galaxy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wandile Duba scored all three goals, completing a hat-trick in the Round of 16 encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Did Rushwin Dortley play against TS Galaxy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Rushwin Dortley returned to the Kaizer Chiefs starting lineup after an extended absence. His previous appearance had been on 1 March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is Kaizer Chiefs&#8217; next opponent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs will face Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby on Saturday, following their Carling Knockout victory over TS Galaxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who will Kaizer Chiefs face in the Carling Knockout quarterfinals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chiefs have qualified for the quarterfinals, but their next opponent had not been confirmed in the supplied match information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1570333766\" 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\">Chiefs Turn Attention to Soweto Derby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs now have two immediate priorities: preparing for their Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates and awaiting confirmation of their Carling Knockout quarterfinal opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victory over TS Galaxy provides a positive result following a difficult period in domestic competition, with Duba&#8217;s hat-trick demonstrating the impact of improved finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The returns of Petersen, Dortley and Maboe also offer Da Cruz additional selection options as the season continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether Chiefs can carry their improved efficiency into the Soweto Derby will be an important question when the two Johannesburg rivals meet on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, Amakhosi remain in the Carling Knockout competition, with their pursuit of another domestic trophy continuing into the quarterfinal stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs secured a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout Round of 16 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with Wandile Duba scoring all three goals to send Amakhosi into the quarterfinals. The victory ended Chiefs&#8217; four match winless run in domestic football and provided a timely confidence boost ahead of Saturday&#8217;s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates. 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