Makwarela Development Stars booked a place in the last-16 stage of the Total Soccer Challenge by beating Khubvi Dangerous Darkies 3-2 at Tshifulanani Stadium on Saturday.

Development Stars were strong at the forefront, while Darkies managed to control the midfield. It took Development Stars 40 solid minutes to open their account. Collins Madlalati went loose from the centre of the pitch and beat the keeper with a half volley.

Dangerous Darkies looked dangerous in the opening minutes ofthe last stanza. They were awarded a penalty nine minutes into the second half after a defender of Stars, Tshililo Mufamadi, handled the ball within his own penalty box. Dakalo Mukondeleli made no mistake from the penalty spot.

Stars introduced Xolile Lobelo at the expense of Tshilidzi Ngobeni in the 68th minute. Darkies increased the tally moments thereafter when Tshililo Mudzanani scored after a scramble within the box.

A defender of Darkies handled the ball within the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Tshililo Mufamadi scored the equaliser from the white spot. Development Stars scored the winner via Collins Madlalati, seven minutes before the final whistle.