Richards Bay vs Magesi Prediction: Nobody saw this coming

This is the semi final that none of us saw coming. Many people would have expected both these sides to be knocked out by now, but as fate would have it, they meet in the semi final with an opportunity to secure passage to the final. 

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3 Way - Richards Bay FC 33/20

Richards Bay's fairytale in the carling knock out cup continues when they face Magesi FC on Saturday afternoon. They've been outstanding in this competition, they knocked Sekhukhune United and Cape Town City out on route to the semi's. While Magesi knocked Orlando Pirates out of the competition in the first round, to the surprise of everyone watching that match. It was a five goal thriller they edged by a single goal.

As far as runs to the finals go, Magesi took the difficult route to this point. Especially considering they are new to this level of the game, while Richards Bay have had experience at this level.

Away from this competition, Magesi has taken no prisoners, they have no losses in their last six matches. They have secured three wins and and three draws. managing to hold teams like Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs off to draws. If you were to base your bet on current form, Magesi is the side to back.

Richards Bay on the other hand have made it count in the cup competitions, with an impressive showing in the Carling knock out so far and a less than decent run in the PSL. After a strong start in the opening weekends, they have struggled to clinch results, often playing out to a win or losing the game outright. I backing Richards Bay's fairytale to continue all the way into the final.

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