Tigers sent packing
Khuse FC left a sour taste in Tigers' mouth after beating them on penalties in the 2018 Debmarine Namibia Cup round of 32.
The Debmarine Namibia Cup produced its first upset, as Oshana Khuse FC knocked out premier league side Tigers in their round of 32 match played at the Etosha Stadium in Tsumeb on Saturday.
The action scheduled for the Oscar Norich Stadium in Tsumeb had to be moved to the Etosha Stadium due to the bad state of the pitch.
Khuse FC held their own against Tigers to secure a goalless draw before winning 4-2 on penalties.
Nangolo Erastus, Steven Hambira, France Shivute and Joseph Shipepe scored for Khuse in the shootout, whereas Tigers captain Absalom Iimbondi and veteran midfielder Letu Shatimwene missed their penalties.
Their teammates Bradley Wermann and Ferdinand Karongee scored. In other matches played in Swakopmund on Saturday, Eleven Arrows, Swakopmund FC and African Stars cruised into the next round of the cup competition.
Space Age from the Zambezi Region lost 3-0 to Khomas Nampol, as Silas Ashipala scored a brace and Erich Tsam scored one for the Southern Stream First Division qualifiers.
Swakopmund FC won 5-1 against Ohangwena Nampol, with goals from Harold Kwedhi, Ensley Gariseb, Dorian Iyambo and a brace from Nathan Beukes. Jonas Elias scored for Nampol.
Kavango East's Once Again FC are also through to the next round, following the withdrawal of Kavango West qualifiers Rhino FC.
At the Sam Nujoma Stadium on the same day it rained goals, as another coastal side, Eleven Arrows, made easy work of Real Fighters from the //Karas Region, winning 11-0.
Young Warriors stars Anthony Kham and Aprocius Petrus scored three and one goal, respectively, as they warmed up for tomorrow's Brave Warriors Lesotho friendly.
Simon Nekongo and Salomon Omseb each scored a brace in the round, while Willem Pinehas, Josef Ngifindwako and Leonard Vlees chipped in with a goal each for a comprehensive victory and safe passage into next round.
African Stars also scored a big victory in their match against Omaheke Nampol, the match ended 12-0.
Godwin Jena scored four, Marius Kotze three and Pandu Nekundi scored two, while Aubrey Amseb, Tjiuana tja Tjinotjiua, Treasure Kauapirura scored one each to see 'Starlile' through.
Citizens and Young Chiefs locked horns in the final match and it was Citizens that lead 2-0, with goals from Steward Goagoseb before it ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Paulus Kennedy and Lukas Johannes scoring right at the death.
In the shootout, Chiefs won 6-5 to advance to the Last 16. The matches between Civics and Rundu Chiefs and Chief Santos and Reho Madrid were due to take place yesterday morning, as they were previously postponed due to bad lighting at the venue.
Other matches which were also due to take place yesterday at the Sam Nujoma Stadium were Black Africa vs Young African (15:00) and Tura Magic vs Mighty Gunners (17:00).
At the Etosha Stadium in Tsumeb Blue Waters were due to face Fresh United yesterday at 09:00.
Orlando Pirates were due to play Outjo Academy at 11:00 yesterday, while Eastern Chiefs and Unam were to go head to head at 13:00.
Dynamos were to play Onathinge at 15:00 and Golden Bees were to clash with Life Fighters at 17:00.
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The action scheduled for the Oscar Norich Stadium in Tsumeb had to be moved to the Etosha Stadium due to the bad state of the pitch.
Khuse FC held their own against Tigers to secure a goalless draw before winning 4-2 on penalties.
Nangolo Erastus, Steven Hambira, France Shivute and Joseph Shipepe scored for Khuse in the shootout, whereas Tigers captain Absalom Iimbondi and veteran midfielder Letu Shatimwene missed their penalties.
Their teammates Bradley Wermann and Ferdinand Karongee scored. In other matches played in Swakopmund on Saturday, Eleven Arrows, Swakopmund FC and African Stars cruised into the next round of the cup competition.
Space Age from the Zambezi Region lost 3-0 to Khomas Nampol, as Silas Ashipala scored a brace and Erich Tsam scored one for the Southern Stream First Division qualifiers.
Swakopmund FC won 5-1 against Ohangwena Nampol, with goals from Harold Kwedhi, Ensley Gariseb, Dorian Iyambo and a brace from Nathan Beukes. Jonas Elias scored for Nampol.
Kavango East's Once Again FC are also through to the next round, following the withdrawal of Kavango West qualifiers Rhino FC.
At the Sam Nujoma Stadium on the same day it rained goals, as another coastal side, Eleven Arrows, made easy work of Real Fighters from the //Karas Region, winning 11-0.
Young Warriors stars Anthony Kham and Aprocius Petrus scored three and one goal, respectively, as they warmed up for tomorrow's Brave Warriors Lesotho friendly.
Simon Nekongo and Salomon Omseb each scored a brace in the round, while Willem Pinehas, Josef Ngifindwako and Leonard Vlees chipped in with a goal each for a comprehensive victory and safe passage into next round.
African Stars also scored a big victory in their match against Omaheke Nampol, the match ended 12-0.
Godwin Jena scored four, Marius Kotze three and Pandu Nekundi scored two, while Aubrey Amseb, Tjiuana tja Tjinotjiua, Treasure Kauapirura scored one each to see 'Starlile' through.
Citizens and Young Chiefs locked horns in the final match and it was Citizens that lead 2-0, with goals from Steward Goagoseb before it ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Paulus Kennedy and Lukas Johannes scoring right at the death.
In the shootout, Chiefs won 6-5 to advance to the Last 16. The matches between Civics and Rundu Chiefs and Chief Santos and Reho Madrid were due to take place yesterday morning, as they were previously postponed due to bad lighting at the venue.
Other matches which were also due to take place yesterday at the Sam Nujoma Stadium were Black Africa vs Young African (15:00) and Tura Magic vs Mighty Gunners (17:00).
At the Etosha Stadium in Tsumeb Blue Waters were due to face Fresh United yesterday at 09:00.
Orlando Pirates were due to play Outjo Academy at 11:00 yesterday, while Eastern Chiefs and Unam were to go head to head at 13:00.
Dynamos were to play Onathinge at 15:00 and Golden Bees were to clash with Life Fighters at 17:00.
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