Well-oiled Stellenbosch machine put four past SuperSport to strut into Nedbank Cup semis

Anicet Oura, Devin Titus, Andre de Jong, and Iqraam Rayners found the back of the net, securing both the victory and their spot in the semi-finals.

This win extends their remarkable unbeaten streak in all competitions to 21 matches.

SuperSport, who began the year positively, suffered their third defeat as Gavin Hunt's side struggled to contend with the conditions in the Western Cape.

The region, though on the path to recovery after a recent storm wreaked havoc on many infrastructures, still presented challenges for the visiting team.

The first half began just as Steve Barker and his troops would have yearned for it as they played with the wind assisting their attacking approach.

Meanwhile, Hunt, on the opposing bench, turned further red-faced with anger as the beaming sun shimmered its grace over the Danie Craven arena.

In a flash, by the seventh-minute mark, Stellenbosch, renowned for their speed and clinical counter-attacks, had once again showcased their trademark efficiency: they found the back of the net.

In this instance, Ivorian forward Oura was at the right place at the right time. He latched onto a probing cross from Fawaaz Bassadien, penetrating into the SuperSport penalty area. Upon facing goalkeeper Ricardo Goss, he unleashed a shot, which Goss initially managed to save.

However, his attempt to gather the ball was thwarted, leading to a chance for Rayners, whose effort was blocked by former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo.

Undeterred, Oura pounced on the rebound, displaying sharp instincts as he slotted the ball into the back of the net, handing the home side the early lead.

It took Hunt's charges nearly until the 20th minute to have their first shot at goal through forward Terrence Dzukamanja, which