Tuks crush Bucs to reach Diski semis

University of Pretoria continued their giant killing act when they crushed Orlando Pirates 5-2 in their MultiChoice Diski Challenge quaterfinal match at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban on Saturday.

Striker Letsie Koapeng opened the scoring with an emphatic finish in the first minute after finding himself unmarked inside the box.

Khethukuthula Zwane equalised when pounced on a loose ball inside the box in the 29th minute.

Tuks doubled the lead two minutes after the break when Mfulwane tapped in Itumeleng Nkwana's cross.

The Pretoria side continued their dominance as Mpho Maruping headed in the third in the 52nd minute.

Denver Mukamba added the fourth with a stunning shot from outside the box in the 67th minute.

Pirates' players didn't put their heads down as they started creating chances but were denied by the on-form Tuks' keeper Lebogang Ngubeni on a number of occasions.

Their striker Koapeng had the ball in the back of the net but he was ruled offside. He had also missed a good scoring chance minutes earlier, putting his free header over the bar.

Substitutions Moses Mokasi and Neo Marks also had their one-on-one efforts saved by Ngubeni.

Thabo Rakhale decreased the deficit to 4-2 when his low drive went past the Tuks' keeper.

Pirates conceded a penalty in the 90th minute and Mukamba converted to complete his brace.

Tuks will face the winner between Bloemfontein Celtic and Mpumalanga Black Aces, who meet on Sunday, in the semifinals on February 14 at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Earlier, SuperSport United won 2-0 against Platinum Stars to reach the semifinals.

Teams

Pirates: Zikalala, Gumede, Mtshali, Gwala, Mkhize, Masalesa, Masuku K, Rakhale, Masuku M, Ngubo, Koapeng

Subs: Tsotetsi, Malepe, Marks, Faku, Mokasi

Tuks: Ngubeni, Nkwana, Nzimande, Sibande, Roberston, Luthuli, Kekana, Mfulwane, Mukamba, Maruping, Zwane

Subs: Fassen, Mabuza, Ngcobo, Motlhatsang, Mabena