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'3 Reasons' Why Pirates' Goal Should've Been Disallowed!

'3 Reasons' Why Pirates' Goal Should've Been Disallowed!

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has questioned the referee's decision for Orlando Pirates' second goal in the MTN8 final.

Lehlohonolo Mojela opened the scoring with a wonderful bicycle kick in the first half, but the Buccaneers rallied back to triumph 3-1.

Read: Pirates Makes History With MTN8 Triumph

There was some controversy for Pirates' second goal when a foul took place. Relebohile Mofokeng's quick-thinking sent Tshegofatso Mabasa through on goal to score.

Stellenbosch player protested the decision, especially after one player was summoned by the referee and the free-kick was not taken close to where the foul had occurred. 

"Ja it's unfortunate that an incident like that spoils the game.

"I mean, firstly it's not a free-kick, secondly the ref speaking to the players, thirdly [the free-kick] taken from the wrong place, so what can I say?

"There's nothing I want to say, there's nothing more."

The Stellenbosch FC was in no mood to talk about the rest of the game, but says his side showed they can compete.

"It's difficult to think about the good things but we were obviously competitive, we showed that we can compete with the best teams on a weekly basis," he added.

"It is just disappointing that the game ended like that."

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