KK Palace FC Edge Dates Eleven FC in Penalty Shootout to Reach Quarter-Finals
KK Palace FC booked their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Dates Eleven FC 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Dates Eleven FC made a strong start to the match, taking the lead through Samuel Muleka. However, KK Palace FC responded before the halftime break when Abraham Fillipus found the equaliser in the closing moments of the first half, sending the teams into the interval level at 1-1.
The second half produced more excitement as Bongani Tsowaseb put KK Palace FC ahead. Dates Eleven FC refused to give up, and Pollen Rooi restored parity with a well-taken goal to make it 2-2 and force the contest into a penalty shootout.
With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, KK Palace FC held their nerve from the spot, converting their chances to secure a 5-3 victory in the shootout.
The result sees KK Palace FC advance to the next round, while Dates Eleven FC bow out after a spirited performance in a closely contested encounter.
