The
Last 16 draw follows the thrills of the first round fixtures which ended last
night, a number of top teams were given scares by lower league opposition.
Third-tier
Mbombela United were edged 4-3 by Moroka Swallows and National First Division
side Witbank Spurs produced the surprise of the round when they defeated
top-flight Free State Stars 1-0 in Phuthaditjhaba.
Kaizer
Chiefs needed an extra-time goal to advance against Black Leopards, while
Orlando Pirates were involved in a six-goal thriller with Thanda Royal Zulu
that was eventually won 3-1 on penalties by The Buccaneers.
There
were also some big wins though, African Warriors defeated Mainstay United from
the Northern Cape 8-3, the most goals seen in a Last 32 match this year, and
Bloemfontein Celtic beat University of Stellenbosch 8-0, which was the largest
margin of victory.
The
Nedbank Cup continues to benefit schools around the country. For the 2014 season, the bank is donating R10
000 per goal scored towards the building of a R1 million multi-purpose sport
court for a school as part of the Goals4Goals campaign in partnership with The
Sports Trust.
With
55 goals netted in the first round, players and teams are not only increasing
their chances of progressing while thrilling the fans; but they are also contributing
to sport development.
The
top goal scorer in the round of 32, Bloemfontein Celtic’s Musa Nyatama, earns
himself
R
10 000 and an additional R 10 000 in soccer kit and training equipment for a
school of his choice anywhere in the country. A further R1 million will be used
for soccer kit and training equipment to 100 schools across the country as part
of the Nedbank sport development programme.
“Once
again, the Nedbank Cup is testimony that no matter who or what the opposition
is; guts, determination, and being part of the right team can help you achieve
the seemingly impossible. As a bank for all; Nedbank will continue to partner
and empower communities, current and future stars with the resources and skills
they require to make goals happen.” Said Sydney Mbhele; Divisional Executive
for Group Marketing at Nedbank.
Nedbank Cup Last 16
Draw:
Kaizer
Chiefs vs FC Buffalo
AmaZulu
vs Bidvest Wits
Moroka
Swallows vs SuperSport United
Bloemfontein
Celtic vs Witbank Spurs
Platinum
Stars vs Maritzburg United
African
Warriors vs Milano United
Golden
Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Santos
vs Orlando Pirates
