2008 Telkom Knockout
Appearance
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Tournament details | |
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Defending champions | Kaizer Chiefs |
Final positions | |
Champions | Ajax Cape Town |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 16 |
Goals scored | 44 (2.75 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | 3 Diyo Sibisi (Free State Stars) |
The Telkom Knockout is a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprises the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League.
In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, this will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time then extra time will be played, penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule).
Teams
[edit]The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).
Prize money
[edit]- The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14 200 000.00.
- Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a Participation Fee of R 250 000.00
First Round Losers
[edit]Losing Quarterfinalists
[edit]Losing Semi-Finalists
[edit]Final – Runner-up
[edit]Final – Winner
[edit]Total prize money
[edit]- Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
- Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
- Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00
Results
[edit]First round
[edit]Golden Arrows | 4–1 | Kaizer Chiefs |
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Richard Henyekane ![]() Mokete Tsotetsi (Chiefs) ![]() Richard Henyekane ![]() Richard Henyekane ![]() |
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Ajax Cape Town | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Platinum Stars |
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Penalties | ||
Evans ![]() Cale ![]() Carelse ![]() Warley ![]() Siwahla ![]() |
4–3 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bloemfontein Celtic | 5–0 | Santos |
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Patrick Malokase ![]() Mark Mayambela ![]() Patrick Malokase ![]() Patrick Malokase ![]() Soul Mmethi ![]() |
Quarter-finals
[edit]- The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.
Free State Stars | 2–1 | Bay United |
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Saitjheni Tsotesi ![]() Jimmy Kauleza ![]() |
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Moroka Swallows | 2–3 | Orlando Pirates |
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Cecil Oerson ![]() Elton Morelato ![]() |
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Supersport United | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Bloemfontein Celtic |
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Katlego Mashego ![]() Keamogetse Wolff (Celtic) ![]() |
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Penalties | ||
Katza ![]() Mashego ![]() Isaacs ![]() Pelembe ![]() Mahoa ![]() |
3–4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ajax Cape Town | 3–1 | Golden Arrows |
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Mabhuti Khanyeza ![]() Sifiso Vilikazi ![]() Brett Evans ![]() |
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Semi-finals
[edit]- The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.
Free State Stars | 2–3 | Ajax Cape Town |
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Diyo Sibisi ![]() Clayton Daniels (Ajax) ![]() |
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Final
[edit]![]() Telkom Knockout 2008 Champions |
Ajax Cape Town |
(2nd title) |