Eagles soar in the Bay
The final was hotly contested with both Royal Eagles and Maritzburg United playing expansive, attacking football
THANDA Royal Zulu were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Premier’s Cup after going down 3-2 to Maritzburg United in a penalty shoot-out on Sunday at the uMhlathuze Stadium.
The two sides headed into a penalty shoot-out after being deadlocked at 1-1 after full-time.
Tournament winners Royal Eagles booked their spot in the finals after beating Golden Arrows 3-2 in the second semi-final.
The final was hotly contested with both Royal Eagles and Maritzburg United playing expansive, attacking football.
But it was Royal Eagles that claimed the bragging rights for 2016 after claiming a 3-2 win.
Thanda will kick off their 2016/17 National First Division campaign against newcomers Magesi FC (away) on 27 August.
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