Free State Stars are eagerly awaiting their Telkom Knockout semi-final after being paired with fierce rivals Bloemfontein Celtic.
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The draw for the lucrative competition were completed on Monday, with Mamelodi Sundowns paired SuperSport United in the other semi-final.
Sundowns saw off AmaZulu 2-0 in the quarter-finals, while Matsatsantsa progressed past Maritzburg United by the same scoreline.
Ea Lla Koto needed penalties to overcome Bidvest Wits in their last-eight tie on Saturday evening, while Phunya Sele Sele sent defending champions Orlando Pirates packing also via a shoot-out.
Stars PRO Lebohang Maketa revealed: "We are happy with the draw and I think it is a fixture we are familiar with. It has been many years since the team reached a final of a competition and this is a chance for us to step up to the platform and make it possible for ourselves.
"The Free State derby is always a heated battle and both teams will look to beat the other, hopefully we come out the victors. We know that Celtic have a good record against us when it comes to the derby but I can assure you that the facts on paper mean nothing. This is a cup match we want to win and will do so with all the talent we have."
Celtic have, however, won the last four of their five matches played.
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