WATCH: Messi Mphambaniso's stoppage time strike fires 10-man Marumo Gallants into Nedbank Cup Round of 16 after victory over Pretoria Callies

Marumo left it until late to break the deadlock and claim victory as the match appeared to be headed for a draw at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Diminutive attacker Monde 'Messi' Mphambaniso rose from the bench to grab the all-important goal that sank hosts Pretoria Callies in stoppage time.

Daniel Msendami sent in a powerful shot that was parried by Callies goalkeeper King Ndlovu into the path of Mphambaniso who pounced and had separated the two sides.

Earlier on in the match, Bahlabane ba Ntwa were reduced to 10 men when Siyabulela Shai was red-carded but they managed to defy their numerical disadvantage to claim a 1-0 win and became the first team to qualify for the Nedbank Cup Last-16.

Following Friday's victory, Gallants remain on course to win the Nedbank Cup which they lifted in 2021 as Tshakuma Tsha Madzivandila.

Dan Malesela's side appears to have picked themselves in recent matches and they are now on a four-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Callies will now turn their attention to their National First Division campaign and they play University of Pretoria in the Tshwane Derby on February 2 seeking to climb up the table from position 12.

Gallant, on the other hand, will have something to boost them when they resume their Premier Soccer League duties by visiting Richards Bay on February 4.