Reliving the 2014 MTN8
Kaizer Chiefs are the defending champions after winning the 'dream final' last year when they ousted Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby played out in Durban.
Do you recall anything about that game or about the tournament in general? Here PSL.co.za refreshes your memory with a look back at how the 2014/15 tournament unfolded.
Quarter-finals
The competition began with Bidvest Wits hosting Bloemfontein Celtic at the Bidvest Stadium with the outcome decided on penalties following a goalless draw. It was nonetheless an exciting affair as the hosts triumphed 4-3 on penalties.
Platinum Stars sprung a major surprised in the second game when they stunned Mamelodi Sundowns, the top team and reigning Absa Premiership champions 2-1 thanks to early goals from Vuyo Mere and Ndumiso Mabena. Teko Modise grabbed a late consolation, but it was a bad start to the campaign for the Brazilians in Pretoria.
Elsewhere, first-half goals from Daine Klate and Kermit Erasmus set Vladamir Vermezovic's Pirates on their way to a 2-1 home victory over Supersport United, whose goal came from David Mathebula.
The last quarter-final was a one-sided affair as the champions-to-be Chiefs crushed Mpumalanga Black Aces 4-0. Mandla Masango bagged a brace, while they were also goals for Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Kingston Nkhatha at FNB Stadium.
Semi-finals
The semi-final were double legged affairs with the first ties going a long way towards deciding the winners.
Both were won 2-0 away from home as Amakhosi, inspired by a brace from eventual Player of the Tournament, George Maluleka, overcame Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Meanwhile, at the Bidvest Stadium, Siyabonga Sangweni and Thabo Matlaba goals lead the Buccaneers to a vital win.
The Soweto giants were also winners in the second legs. Stuart Baxter's men claimed a 5-0 aggregate win and 3-0 in the game thanks to goals by Maluleka, Letsholonyane and Siphelele Mthembu. Pirates won the return fixture 3-1 for a 5-1 overall score. Lehlohonolo Majoro netted a double and Erasmus again scored, with Wits' goal coming from Getaneh Kebede.
Final
Durban was the centre of attention for the September 20 final and the Moses Mabhida Stadium was packed in anticipation. But as is the norm with modern football and decisive games, clear-cut chances were at a premium. The only goal was scored by eventual Footballer of the Season, defender Tefu Mashamaite, whose glancing header after 29 minutes handed Chiefs their 15th top-eight title.


















