Marumo Gallants FC will meet Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout final after defeating Golden Arrows in the semi-final. The match will be played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on December 6. Marumo Gallants FC have never lifted the trophy before, while Orlando Pirates' only triumph from nine previous appearances in the final came in 2011, when they defeated BidVest Wits. After a goalless first half, the semi-final clash sprang to life as Golden Arrows took the lead through Isaac Cisse's header from a corner. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, a former Orlando Pirates player who returned to Marumo Gallants FC this season, equalised with a low shot from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner. Sekela Sithole then produced a superb long-range effort from 40 yards that floated into the net over the goalkeeper to make it 2-1 to Marumo Gallants FC. There was more drama to come, though, as Nqobeko Dlamini levelled the scores at 2-2 for Golden Arrows. The tie went to penalties, where 40-year-old Marumo Gallants FC goalkeeper Washington Arubi proved the hero once again, just as he had in the previous round against Mamelodi Sundowns. He saved two spot-kicks to send Marumo Gallants FC into the final, where they will be heavy underdogs against an Orlando Pirates side packed with quality but who have struggled to win this particular trophy in the past. Marumo Gallants FC will be hoping to become the 12th different winner of the Carling Knockout in the last 13 editions. The club's fans are eagerly anticipating the final, which promises to be an exciting match. Marumo Gallants FC's coach will be looking to devise a strategy to overcome Orlando Pirates' strong squad. The final will be a great opportunity for Marumo Gallants FC to make history and lift the trophy for the first time.