Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has said Wandile Duba should have taken both of the club's penalties in their 2-1 win over Siwelele FC in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals. Chiefs came from behind at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday evening to book a place in the semi-finals.

Siwelele made the better start and went ahead in the 11th minute. Siyabonga Ndebele rose highest to head home from a corner. Chiefs took time to settle, but they were given a chance to level when Mfundo Vilakazi was fouled inside the penalty area. Mduduzi Shabalala took the kick, but he sent it over the crossbar and the chance was gone.

The miss raised questions about who should be taking penalties at the club, especially given the attacking options available to head coach Fernando da Cruz. Chiefs got a second chance in first-half stoppage time, when Shabalala was brought down in the box by Ndebele. This time Duba stepped up and scored calmly from the spot to make it 1-1 before half-time.

His composure drew attention, and Khune explained why he believes the young striker should have been the first choice from the start. His view has put the spotlight on the need for a clear order of penalty takers, particularly in knockout matches where one chance can decide whether a team goes through.

Duba's goal lifted Chiefs, and Asanele Velebayi completed the comeback in the 84th minute. The former Cape Town Spurs winger came off the bench and scored his first goal for Amakhosi to make it 2-1.

The result sends Chiefs into the semi-finals, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns. With bigger matches ahead, Da Cruz and his technical team will want to make sure everyone knows who is responsible for penalties. After showing a cool head under pressure against Siwelele, Duba has made a strong case for himself.

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