Nedbank Cup
Result: Golden Arrows 3-1 Maritzburg United
Date: 12 March 2017
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Golden Arrows crushed Maritzburg United 3-1 at the Princess Magogo Stadium to advance to Nedbank Cup last 16.
The game started with calm build ups from Golden Arrows, while Maritzburg set their stall by sitting deep it was clear early on.
After 10 minutes, Lerato Lamola nearly opened the scoring for Golden Arrows after being setup by Kudakwashe Mahachi inside the box but his effort sailed narrowly missed wide.
Sibusiso Sibeko put Arrows ahead with a towering header, following a free- kick floated beautifully inside the box by Nduduzo Sibaya.
The home side doubled their advantage in the 31st minute. Lamola was put on through by Nkanyiso Mngwengwe, before volleying into the bottom corner.
Clinton Larsen's charges were not done there, as Kudakwashe Mahachi grabbed the home side's third goal with a composed finish into the bottom corner.
The match went into the break with Golden Arrows three goals to the good without conceding.
Clinton Larsen would have been pleased with the first half performance from his boys. They converted their chances and should be cruising in the second-half.
Maritzburg came out with the intent of scoring the goals, as they applied a lot of pressure on the home side's defence.
The persistence eventually paid off for Maritzburg paid off in the 65th minute, as Lebohang Maboe pulled one back with a close range.
The Team of Choice struggled to get the momentum going as Golden Arrows were dictating the terms again.
Arrows started to sit deep and play on the counter as Maritzburg were applying the pressure again with time running out.
However, Larsen's charges managed to see off a later push from the visitors to claim the victory and secure their spot in the Last 16.
Here's how they lined up:
Arrows: 32. Gumede, 14. Dube, 20. Mathiane, 21, Mngwengwe, 13. Mthiyane, 28. Bilankulu, 25. Sibiya, 11. Mahachi, 19. Mutizwa (Molefe 60'), 22. Sibkkeo, 41. Lamola (Sibisi81') Maritzburg: 30. Vries, 16. Fransman, 26. Shandu, 29. Lentjies, 5. Weidlich (Felllicia 65'), 28. Mekoa, 37. Ndlovu, 45, Mngonyama, 7. Moon, 25. Maboe, 19. Rusike.
