The battle for the MultiChoice Diski Challenge knockout round spots continued in match-day six last weekend. While Group B produced two quarterfinals, Group A is wide open as the four spots are still available. We reveal the team of the week - a regular feature on supersport.com.
Mamelodi Sundowns claimed their berth in the next round after beating Mpumalanga Black Aces 3-0 to move to 14 points. They were joined by their Group B rivals Orlando Pirates, who recorded a 2-1 comeback win over Free State Stars to reach 12points.
The four places are still up for grabs in Group A, although Bloemfontein Celtic are technically through as they will still finish fourth even if they lose their final match - thanks to their high-scoring run that has given them a healthy goal difference.
University of Pretoria's Thakasani Mbanjwa takes the goalkeeping spot after denying the impressive striking force of Ajax Cape Town as they played to a goalless draw. The young keeper kept his cool and wasn't intimidated by the iconic Cape Town Stadium. The match was a curtain-raiser for the PSL clash between the Ajax senior side and Kaizer Chiefs.
There is a twist in defence as the judges opted for a 3-5-2 formation and picked three defenders. Making the team is Roscoe Pietersen, who kept the free-scoring Celtic at bay in their 2-1 win. He capped his performance with a goal when he netted the second.
He is joined by left-back Simphiwe Mtsweni from Kaizer Chiefs, who impressed against Polokwane City and created a goal after starting a move from his own half to set up Mduduzi Nyandeni. Markus Lecki kept out the resurgent AmaZulu to help Bidvest Wits get a point that ensured they remain in the race for a quarterfinal spot. His exploits earned him a spot in this week's team.
The midfield is made up of Free State Stars' Jackson Maphathe, who continued his good scoring form, to join the other top scorers on four goals. Hendrick Ekstein (Chiefs), Thabo Rakhale (Pirates), Sifiso Mnguni (Platinum Stars) and Mothusi Gopane (Polokwane) complete the midfield. Mnguni will drop back to assist the three-man defence.
The impressive Gopane was again on target for Polokwane against Chiefs. Mnguni also scored late in the game to earn Platinum a draw. Ekstein and Rakhale won the man of the match awards, playing for Chiefs and Pirates respectively.
The attack is led by Sundowns' Tebogo Reed, who scored a brace against Black Aces, as the young Brazilians became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals.
He is partnered by Siyanda Ngubo, who came in as a substitute to score twice in three minutes, to help Pirates seal their place in the next round.
Team of the week
Goalkeeper: Thakasani Mbanjwa (Tuks)
Defenders: Roscoe Pietersen (SuperSport), Markus Lecki (Wits), Simphiwe Mtshweni (Chiefs)
Midfielders: Sibusiso Mnguni (Platinum), Mothusi Gopane (Polokwane), Hendrick Ekstein (Chiefs), Thabo Rakhale (Pirates), Jackson Maphathe (Stars)
Strikers: Siyanda Ngubo (Pirates), Tebogo Reed (Sundowns)
Substitutions: Thela Ngobeni (Sundowns), Zama Rambuwane (SuperSport), Darren Smith (AmaZulu), Mpho Khumalo (Chiefs), Wayde Jooste (Celtic), Noah Sidaoui (Ajax), Morgan van Rooysen (Maritzburg), Menzi Masuku (Pirates)
Players to watch: Mduduzi Nyandeni (Chiefs), Thabo Maselwa (Chippa), Pheko Rankoko (Platinum), Nkosinathi Nkambule (Swallows), Ziyaad Eksteen (Ajax), Willem Malinga (Sundowns)
Mamelodi Sundowns claimed their berth in the next round after beating Mpumalanga Black Aces 3-0 to move to 14 points. They were joined by their Group B rivals Orlando Pirates, who recorded a 2-1 comeback win over Free State Stars to reach 12points.
The four places are still up for grabs in Group A, although Bloemfontein Celtic are technically through as they will still finish fourth even if they lose their final match - thanks to their high-scoring run that has given them a healthy goal difference.
University of Pretoria's Thakasani Mbanjwa takes the goalkeeping spot after denying the impressive striking force of Ajax Cape Town as they played to a goalless draw. The young keeper kept his cool and wasn't intimidated by the iconic Cape Town Stadium. The match was a curtain-raiser for the PSL clash between the Ajax senior side and Kaizer Chiefs.
There is a twist in defence as the judges opted for a 3-5-2 formation and picked three defenders. Making the team is Roscoe Pietersen, who kept the free-scoring Celtic at bay in their 2-1 win. He capped his performance with a goal when he netted the second.
He is joined by left-back Simphiwe Mtsweni from Kaizer Chiefs, who impressed against Polokwane City and created a goal after starting a move from his own half to set up Mduduzi Nyandeni. Markus Lecki kept out the resurgent AmaZulu to help Bidvest Wits get a point that ensured they remain in the race for a quarterfinal spot. His exploits earned him a spot in this week's team.
The midfield is made up of Free State Stars' Jackson Maphathe, who continued his good scoring form, to join the other top scorers on four goals. Hendrick Ekstein (Chiefs), Thabo Rakhale (Pirates), Sifiso Mnguni (Platinum Stars) and Mothusi Gopane (Polokwane) complete the midfield. Mnguni will drop back to assist the three-man defence.
The impressive Gopane was again on target for Polokwane against Chiefs. Mnguni also scored late in the game to earn Platinum a draw. Ekstein and Rakhale won the man of the match awards, playing for Chiefs and Pirates respectively.
The attack is led by Sundowns' Tebogo Reed, who scored a brace against Black Aces, as the young Brazilians became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals.
He is partnered by Siyanda Ngubo, who came in as a substitute to score twice in three minutes, to help Pirates seal their place in the next round.
Team of the week
Goalkeeper: Thakasani Mbanjwa (Tuks)
Defenders: Roscoe Pietersen (SuperSport), Markus Lecki (Wits), Simphiwe Mtshweni (Chiefs)
Midfielders: Sibusiso Mnguni (Platinum), Mothusi Gopane (Polokwane), Hendrick Ekstein (Chiefs), Thabo Rakhale (Pirates), Jackson Maphathe (Stars)
Strikers: Siyanda Ngubo (Pirates), Tebogo Reed (Sundowns)
Substitutions: Thela Ngobeni (Sundowns), Zama Rambuwane (SuperSport), Darren Smith (AmaZulu), Mpho Khumalo (Chiefs), Wayde Jooste (Celtic), Noah Sidaoui (Ajax), Morgan van Rooysen (Maritzburg), Menzi Masuku (Pirates)
Players to watch: Mduduzi Nyandeni (Chiefs), Thabo Maselwa (Chippa), Pheko Rankoko (Platinum), Nkosinathi Nkambule (Swallows), Ziyaad Eksteen (Ajax), Willem Malinga (Sundowns)
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