Orlando Pirates get their Carling Knockout revenge against holders Magesi FC as Tshepang Moremi and Evidence Makgopa send Bucs to the semi-finals

In the first half, the inspired Elvis Chipezeze pulled some great saves to deny the Soweto giants, who were determined to avenge the 3-2 loss last season that saw them crash out in the initial hurdle.  

Yanela Mbuthuma had three excellent attempts that the Zimbabwe international dealt with effectively. The custodian was finally beaten in the 28th minute, but the former Richards Bay man was denied by the crossbar. 

Dikwena Tsa Meetse were lucky to end the first half without conceding, while Bucs felt unlucky not to have found the back of the net. 

After the break, Chipezeze, once again, forced Oswin Appollis' effort against the crossbar in the 50th minute, but the custodian had no response a minute later as Tshepang Moremi's rocket flew past him to give Bucs a deserved lead. 

The visitors thought they had leveled through Abbey Seseane, but despite doing everything right, the woodwork denied him.

Evidence Makgopa then doubled the advantage with a minute to go with a well-taken goal.

Tshepang Moremi has been on the rise at the club since joining at the beginning of the season.

His intelligence runs created problems for his markers throughout the evening, before his screamer almost went past the net to calm the nerves of the Soweto giants. 

He has made the fans forget the injured Relebohile Mofokeng.   

This was a match that needed Chipezeze at his best, and frankly, he rose for the occasion, pulling nice saves that kept Pirates at bay for a long period.

It is quite unfortunate that the journey to the cup's defence ends in the quarter-final, as Pirates keep alive their hope of winning the annual competition.