Kaizer Chiefs are through to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night.

Wandile Duba netted a second half hat-trick after what appeared to be a tough encounter in the first half.

As a result, Chiefs advanced to the quarterfinals, and they will be among the seeded teams in Wednesday’s draw.

KAIZER CHIEFS INTO CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP QUARTERFINALS

Amakhosi made several changes to their previous starting line-up with captain Brandon Petersen making his return since September.

Chiefs came up with a 4-3-3 formation, and it worked for them, especially in the second half with Duba very instrumental.

Duba opened the scoring for Chiefs in the 48th minute after being set up by Pule Mmodi.

In the 62nd minute, the home side made it 2-0, thanks to a Duba penalty rebound that was initially kicked and missed by Mfundo Vilakazi.

Duba then completed his first ever professional hat-trick in the 66th minute after beating an offside trap.

Ultimately, Chiefs marched on and most importantly, eased the pressure on coach Fernando da Cruz who had a big week ahead.

Amakhosi now shift focus to Saturday’s Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING XI VS TS GALAXY IN CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI: Petersen, Frosler, Mako, Moloisane, Dortley, Maboe, Vilakazi, Mthethwa, Shabalala, Mmodi, Duba.

TS Galaxy starting XI: Mathebula, Mncwango, Mathebula, Mhlongo, Mbunjana, Rantoa, Kakora, Mahlambi, Zindonga, Zandamela, Letsoalo.