CrackiT books date with GU in last 16
13 Mar 2023
Following a 2-0 triumph over Broadhurst United on Sunday March 12 at the SSG grounds, CrackiT City Polar will go head-to-head with Gaborone United in the Orange FA Cup last 16.
Second half goals from Onalethata Khuta and Thabo Phatsima sealed victory for the Ramonaka based Debswana First Division South outfit, keeping their FA Cup adventure alive and booking a date with the defending champions for a quarterfinal slot.
For GU, it was blood, sweat and tears to reach the last 16 as they pulled off a 4-2 victory against a resilient Eleven Angels on penalties.
The Orange FA Cup last 16 draw also pitted Township Rollers against struggling Prisons XI.
Rollers defeated Super Stars United 3-0 at the Sam Sono Stadium in Selebi Phikwe to qualify for the next stage while Prisons eliminated URI Black Forest with a solitary goal.
The blockbuster tie between Jwaneng Galaxy and Morupule Wanderers will indisputably headline the last 16 fixture list.
Galaxy thumped Serowe based FC Masterpiece 10-2 to advance to the next round while Morupule Wanderers were held to maginal 1-0 victory against Lokgwabe United.
In other last 16 draws, Mogoditshane Fighters will take on MR Highlanders while BDF XI will play host to Notwane.
Notwane reached the last 16 after eliminating Ncojane FC 1-0 through Thato Goitsemang strike while BDF XI had to dig deep against Sua Flamingoes narrowly winning 2-1.
Relegation threatened Extension Gunners will host high flying Orapa United while Masitaoka has been drawn against Matebele.
A mouth-watering encounter between Mochudi Center Chiefs and Security System will conclude the last 16 fixture list.
Magosi proceeded to the next stage of the competition following a 1-0 victory against VTM while Systems saw off Tsabong-based Black Rangers 2-1.
Dates and venues for all the last 16 encounters are yet to be announced. Ends
Source : BOPA
Author : Thato Mosinyi
Location : GABORONE
Event : Orange FA Cup 2023
Date : 13 Mar 2023