Pirates will run out for the second leg clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday at 15:00 sitting pretty in an advantageous position.
This after they scored an important away goal during the 1-1 draw at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.
Young players Relebohile Mofokeng of Pirates and Jaedin Rhodes of City found the back of the net in tough conditions in the Cape.
But the Citizens coach Eric Tinkler will be encouraged by the gallant fight displayed by his troops to come back against the Mighty Buccaneers going into the clash.
Here is everything you need to know about this weekend’s clash at the historic venue.
The Soweto giants remain favourites to proceed to the final where they will have a shot at winning the trophy for the third consecutive time.
But City’s performance in the first leg showed they are not prepared to go down without a fight.
Tinkler proved he has a team that can go toe-to-toe with coach Jose Riveiro’s well-oiled machine.
After taking the lead early into the opening half, the Capetonians took the game to their stronger opponent and were rewarded with Rhodes’ strike in the final half.
Bucs shot-stopper Sipho Chaine, who has finally broken into the Bafana Bafana squad, stood between City and victory on the night, pulling crucial saves to be named Man of the Match.
