There was nothing wrong with Mamelodi Sundown's controversial second goal against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium last Saturday, according to Former PSL and FIFA referee Victor Hlungwani.
Defending champions, Sundowns claimed all three points after claiming a 2-1 win over the Soweto giants in what was a hotly contested affair.
However, during the 90 minutes, match referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa made several decisions which left Chiefsโ head coach Nasreddine Nabi and the clubโs fans incensed.
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Among the big talking points was Sundown's second goal, which was put into the back of the net by striker Iqraam Rayners after receiving a pass from attacker Lucas Ribeiro who looked to have been in an offside position.
Chiefs' disallowed goal just before the final whistle also raised the ire of the club's loyal fan base, who after the game pelted match officials with objects as they attempted to leave the field.
However, during the SABCโs Soccer Zone show, former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani said that Sundownsโ goal was correct, as Ribeiro was onside.
โWhen we draw the line we can see Inacio Miguelโs leg was putting Lucas Ribeiro onside. Allende is offside, but itโs not an offence to be in an offside position [if you donโt play the ball].
โNow when the ball is released you can see that the players comes from an onside position, so this goal was scored correctly and in line with the laws of the game,โ Hlungwani said.
Hlungwane also weighed in on Amakhosiโs disallowed goal, stating that the referee was again spot on.
โOn this goal we can safely say that, with the evidence we have, we can support the referee that he took the correct decision at the end of the day.โ
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