Orlando Pirates‘ goal against Sekhukhune United was not offside but a legitimate goal, this is according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani.
Young Buccaneers talent Mpho Padime netted the only goal of the tie as the defending champions completed a fourth win in all competitions against Babina Noko to book their spot in the Carling Knockout Cup at Orlando Amstel Arena this past weekend.
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There was however plenty of debate on social media after the match if the goal was correctly given, though replay clearly shows that Padime was indeed onside when he fired home.
Hlungwani particularly praised referee Eugene Mdluli for getting the decision spot on and allowing the goal to stand.
“Padime is onside, [Tshepang] Moremi is onside, they’ve got every right to challenge for the ball. Unless they were from an offside position,” Hlungwani said on Soccerzone.
“As the cross comes in there, you’ll see he [Moremi] is jumping, so as he’s jumping, he did not play the ball.
“When he does not play the ball, the ball goes to Padime who was not in an offside position from when the ball was crossed.
“So, correct decision by the referee to award the goal in this situation.”