Merciless Manqoba Mngqithi was keen to see Mamelodi Sundowns destroy Kaizer Chiefs - 'I was begging them to try to score as many goals'

Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the Carling Knockout semi-finals with a 4-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.

After missing out on the MTN8 trophy, Sundowns are now in contention for their first silverware of the season.

Goals from Peter Shalulile, Khuliso Mudau, and a brace by Iqraam Rayners sealed the comprehensive win.

However, coach Manqoba Mngqithi felt that, despite the four goals, his team missed many scoring opportunities against their arch-rivals.

After dominating the homeside in their own backyard and even finding the back of the net four times, the 53-year old mentor was not satisfied with the fact that his side was not clinical.

"I was just an unhappy person because I felt we could have scored so many goals in this match. Even at halftime, I was begging them to deliver a professional performance and try to score as many as possible." said Mngqithi.

Peter Shalulile has found his reach at the right time, after battling to score for Mamelodi Sundowns, the Namibian found himself down in the pecking order of the front three that consisted of Lucas Ribeiro, Iqraam Rayners and Tashreeq Matthews. With the latter injured he has stepped in and found his rhythm

"Our front three has been a big revelation, and we’re thrilled that Peter has started scoring again," he said.

"It boosts everyone’s confidence and drives our desire to finish matches strongly."

It is back-to-back victories for Sundowns against Chiefs this season both in a cup and a league game.

"We learned our lesson from the previous match. In the first half, we were dominant, but we lost our shape in the second half and allowed them to get back into the game," he added.

"I expected a dominant performance and a lot of goals today. We studied them thoroughly and pressed high, knowing that their goalkeeper and center-backs could struggle under pressure."

After having last won this trophy in 2019, Masandawana have set a target of collecting this cup and having it in their cabinet.

"We approach every match with the mentality to win," he said.

"We want to win this trophy by maintaining that consistency and focus.

"If we stay strong and win every match we play in this competition, we’ll ultimately lift the trophy—that’s our goal."