Overview
- After a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Marumo Gallants advanced 7-6 on penalties to reach the Carling Knockout quarter-finals.
- Goalkeeper Washington Arubi saved multiple spot-kicks and then scored the decisive sudden‑death penalty.
- Sundowns ended with 10 men when debutant Miguel Reisinho was shown a straight red card six minutes after coming on.
- Marcelo Allende, Fawaaz Basadien and Musa Lebusa missed from the spot for Sundowns as their possession dominance produced no breakthrough.
- Home supporters voiced their anger with chants for Cardoso to leave, and Sundowns now pivot to a CAF Champions League tie against Remo Stars on 17 October.