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2010 Telkom Knockout

The 2010 Telkom Knockout was a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprised the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League. It was the 19th tournament, and the fifth under the Telkom Knockout name. The tournament is effectively South Africa's league cup, as entry is open only to clubs in the top league. The cup is usually played in the first half of the season. The tournament began on 23 October, and it ended on 4 December 2010. Kaizer Chiefs won their 9th title, by defeating Orlando Pirates 3–0 in the final at Soccer City.

2010 Telkom Knockout
Tournament details
Country South Africa
Defending championsKaizer Chiefs
Final positions
ChampionsKaizer Chiefs
Tournament statistics
Matches played15

In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, which will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time, then extra time is played; penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule).

Teams

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The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).

Prize money

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  • 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

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  • Prize Money: R 200 000.00
  • Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
  • Total: R 450 000.00 for 8 teams each

Losing quarterfinalists

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  • Prize Money: R 400 000.00
  • Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
  • Total: R 650 000.00 for 4 teams each

Losing Semi-Finalists

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  • Prize Money: R 750 000.00
  • Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
  • Total: R 1 000 000.00 for 2 teams each

Final – runner up

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  • Prize Money: R 1 500 000.00
  • Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
  • Total: R 1 750 000.00

Final – winner

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  • Prize Money: R 4 000 000.00
  • Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
  • Total: R 4 250 000.00

‘'Total prize money'’

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  • Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
  • Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
  • Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00

Results

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First round

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The draw for the first round was done on 11 October 2010.[1] The first round matches took place on 23, 24 and 27 October.

Golden Arrows0–1Orlando Pirates
Platinum Stars0–1Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu0–2Kaizer Chiefs
Supersport United1–0Vasco da Gama
Bloemfontein Celtic1–2Maritzburg United
Wits0–1Santos
Ajax Cape Town0–1Free State Stars
Moroka Swallows1–3Mpumalanga Black Aces

Quarter-finals

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The draw for the quarter-finals was done on 28 October 2010.[2] The quarter-finals took place on 6 and 7 November.

Kaizer Chiefs2–0Free State Stars
Supersport United0–3Orlando Pirates
Santos1–0Mpumalanga Black Aces
Maritzburg United2–0Mamelodi Sundowns

Semi-finals

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The draw for the semi-finals was done on 7 November 2010, following the Maritzburg United vs Mamelodi Sundowns match.[3] The semi-finals took place on 20 and 21 November.

Kaizer Chiefs1–0Santos
Maritzburg United0–3Orlando Pirates

Final

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Orlando Pirates0–3Kaizer Chiefs

Top scorers

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Telkom Knockout draw". News24. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Telkom Knockout Quarter-Final Draw: Orlando Pirates To Face SuperSport United". Goal. 28 October 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Interesting match-ups in TKO draw". Kickoff Magazine. 7 November 2010. Archived from the original on 9 November 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
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