AmaZulu FC suffered absolute heartbreak as Sekhukhune United pulled off a dramatic 4-3 triumph in a seven-goal MTN8 thriller at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday afternoon. League standing: 4th in Premier Soccer League, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. The Limpopo outfit joins reigning cup champions Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-final draw after surviving a pulsating quarter-final that had spectators on the edge of their seats. AmaZulu enjoyed a bright start to the match and found their reward in the 15th minute. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya was the quickest to pounce on a loose ball in the penalty box, firing his shot home from close range to put Usuthu into the lead. However, Sekhukhune refused to let the early setback rattle them. Ellis Rammala nearly grabbed an equaliser when he darted into the box to unleash a low effort, but AmaZulu gloveman Favour Kouassi executed a fine save. The visitors ultimately got their reward just as the first half was drawing to a close. With just three minutes left before the break, Tshepo Mokoena hit a long-range strike that took a wicked deflection before flying past Kouassi. The sides retreated to the dressing rooms for the break locked at 1-1. The second half exploded into life from the very first whistle. Both squads came out with fierce attacking intent, turning the clash into an entertaining end-to-end battle. AmaZulu grabbed the lead back through Ngwenya, who managed to score his second goal of the match in the 56th minute. Sekhukhune hit back strongly, with Rammala netting a crucial goal as Babina Noko made it clear they refused to surrender. The goals just kept flowing as AmaZulu once again restored their lead through Fielies, only for Sekhukhune to show their fighting spirit and equalise. With the score resting at 3-3, neither camp could find the magic needed to win the match in normal regulation time. The intense fixture went into extra time to decide who would progress. That was the crucial period where Babina Noko delivered the knockout blow. Vuyo Letlapa stepped up with a brilliant, clean strike to put Sekhukhune ahead once again, ensuring AmaZulu had no way to recover. The final whistle confirmed a spectacular 4-3 victory for Sekhukhune, placing Babina Noko securely in the MTN8 semi-finals. For AmaZulu, it was an agonising end to a game they had led on two different occasions. For Sekhukhune, it proved to be a night of unmatched courage, character, and a golden ticket to the last four. Goals this season: 1 scored, 0 conceded (+1 goal difference).