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Kaizer Chiefs came from behind to defeat Siwelele FC 2-1 in a Carling Knockout quarterfinal at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday evening, booking their place in the semifinals.

Amakhosi trailed after Siwelele opened the scoring, but responded before halftime through a penalty. Chiefs were awarded two spot-kicks in the first half, converting one to level the match. The missed opportunity left the tie finely balanced at the break.

The decisive goal came in the second half, when Asanele Velebayi found the net to complete Chiefs’ comeback and put them ahead 2-1. Siwelele were unable to find an equaliser, allowing the Soweto side to secure progression to the final four.

The victory continued Chiefs’ run in the knockout competition and means they are now one step closer to the Carling Knockout title.

The match was played before supporters at Peter Mokaba Stadium, with the result settling a closely contested quarterfinal after the sides entered halftime level.

Chiefs’ two first-half penalties proved pivotal. While converting one brought the team back into the contest, the failure to score from the other meant they had to maintain pressure after the break to find a winner. Velebayi’s second-half strike ultimately separated the teams.

Siwelele, who had taken the lead, were unable to protect their advantage as Chiefs gradually turned the match around. The result ended their campaign in the competition, while Amakhosi advanced to the semifinals.

Stellenbosch FC also progressed to the last four after beating AmaZulu 2-1 in Stellenbosch. Their victory means the semifinal lineup will include at least two teams that secured their places on Sunday.

The quarterfinal results set up an important next stage in the competition, with Chiefs and Stellenbosch among the sides still pursuing the trophy.

Details of the remaining quarterfinal fixtures and semifinal pairings were not included in the match information provided.

For Chiefs, the comeback will offer encouragement as they prepare for the next round.

They overcame an early setback, restored parity from the penalty spot and then secured the win through Velebayi’s second-half goal.

The 2-1 scoreline reflected a match in which both sides had opportunities, but Chiefs made the decisive breakthrough after the interval. Their supporters will now await confirmation of the semifinal draw and the club’s next opponent.

Stellenbosch’s win over AmaZulu also ensured a place in the semifinals, after they edged their opponents by the same scoreline.

With both quarterfinal ties producing 2-1 victories, the competition’s remaining contenders move closer to the final.

Kaizer Chiefs’ comeback against Siwelele was the headline result of the evening, as Amakhosi rallied from a goal down to keep their Carling Knockout campaign alive.

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