University of Pretoria booked their MultiChoice Diski Challenge quarterfinals spot by claiming the fourth spot in Group A with 11 points.
Tuks had to endure a difficult run in the competition as they went three matches without a win after the third round.
It took a hard-fought win over Kaizer Chiefs in their last match to secure their place in the last eight.
supersport.com takes a look at the club’s seven group stage matches.
Bloemfontein Celtic 0-0 Tuks
13 September – King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban
Tuks played the third match of the competition in it’s debut weekend against Bloemfontein Celtic. It was a low scoring day as the first two matches ended with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs winning by a solitary goal against AmaZulu and Maritzburg United respectively. Mpho Maruping and Junior Sibande, who were with the first team, guided the youngsters against their opponents. Celtic also boasted experienced duo Lyle Lakay and Jacky Motshegwa as the match ended goalless.
Tuks 2-1 Maritzburg United
24 September - Nike Training Centre in Pimville, Soweto
They faced Maritzburg United in their next match, where they had to wait until the second half to find the back of the net. Maritzburg scored first through Bandile Shandu in the 59th minute, but Botshelo Mfulwane got the equaliser for Tuks ten minutes later. The experience of Mpho Maruping paid off as he netted the winner in the 74th minute.
Moroka Swallows 0-2 Tuks
4 October –Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto
Tuks visited Swallows, who had lost 8-0 to Bloemfontein Celtic, in the third round. Lucky Mathosi put them ahead in the 25th minute and they kept the lead until halftime. Their second goal came late into the match when Siphelele Luthuli netted in the 90th minute. The win helped Tuks join Celtic and Chiefs at the top on seven points.
Tuks 0-1 SuperSport United
11 October - Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
In the fourth round, Tuks faced SuperSport United in the Tshwane derby. They had collected seven points in three matches while their rivals had amassed only four. United drew first blood as Thabani Mthembu scored from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. That proved to be the winner as the visitors held on to the lead and joined Tuks on seven points.
Polokwane City 3-2 Tuks
12 October - Tuks fields, Pretoria
Tuks then took on Polokwane City the following day looking to bounce. They fell behind as Mothusi Gopane gave the visitors the lead after twenty minutes. Their equaliser came in the 70th minute through Dever Mukamba and Dikgang Ngcobo put them ahead in the 85th minute. Polokwane then scored two quick goals courtesy of substitute Bongani Nxumalo and sealed the win.
Ajax Cape Town 0-0 Tuks
19 October -Cape Town Stadium
They travelled to Cape Town to face Ajax in the sixth round, in a match that was a curtain raiser to a Premier Soccer League (PSL) encounter. Goalkeepers Brandon Petersen and Thakasani Mbanjwa were in an uncompromising mood as they stood firm in goals, frustrating the likes of Lucky Mathosi and Noah Sadaoui. The match ended goalless, which meant both teams had to win their final clashes and also rely on the other results.
Tuks 3-1 Kaizer Chiefs
25 October – Kaleshewe Stadium in Kimberly, North West
The final encounter was a must-win for both teams as the Group A quarterfinals spots were still available. Chiefs looked to be cruising when midfielder Phakamani Mngadi opened the scoring after thirty minutes. Tuks drew level six minutes later courtesy of Botshelo Mfulwane’s strike and the teams went to the break tied. The Pretoria side upped their performance in the second half, scoring twice through Grant Kekana (67th minute) and Lucky Mathosi (69th minute) to seal the three points and their berth in the knockout round.
Group stage record: P7 W3 D2 L2 GF9 GA6 GD3 Pts11
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