The 2010 Telkom Knockout was a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprised the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League. It was the 19th tournament, and the fifth under the Telkom Knockout name. The tournament is effectively South Africa's league cup, as entry is open only to clubs in the top league. The cup is usually played in the first half of the season. The tournament began on 23 October, and it ended on 4 December 2010. Kaizer Chiefs won their 9th title, by defeating Orlando Pirates 3–0 in the final at Soccer City. In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, which will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time, then extra time is played; penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule). Teams The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order). 1. Ajax Cape Town 2. AmaZulu 3. Bloemfontein Celtic 4. Free State Stars 5. Golden Arrows 6. Kaizer Chiefs 7. Mamelodi Sundowns 8. Maritzburg United 9. Moroka Swallows 10. Mpumalanga Black Aces 11. Orlando Pirates 12. Platinum Stars 13. Santos 14. Supersport United 15. Vasco da Gama 16. Wits Prize money The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14 200 000.00. Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a Participation Fee of R 250 000.00 First-round losers Prize Money: R 200 000.00 Participation Fee: R 250 000.00 Total: R 450 000.00 for 8 teams each Losing quarterfinalists Prize Money: R 400 000.00 Participation Fee: R 250 000.00 Total: R 650 000.00 for 4 teams each Losing Semi-Finalists Prize Money: R 750 000.00 Participation Fee: R 250 000.00 Total: R 1 000 000.00 for 2 teams each Final – runner up Prize Money: R 1 500 000.00 Participation Fee: R 250 000.00 Total: R 1 750 000.00 Final – winner Prize Money: R 4 000 000.00 Participation Fee: R 250 000.00 Total: R 4 250 000.00 ‘‘Total prize money’’ Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00 Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00 Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00 Results First round The draw for the first round was done on 11 October 2010. The first round matches took place on