Ref's call tough to Swallow: Sekhukhune boss furious at 'poor' PSL officiating

Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter was left furious when a questionable officiating call allowed Moroka Swallows to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win in their DStv Premiership showdown on Wednesday.

The match was evenly poised at 1-1 after Lindokuhle Mtshali's 16th-minute opener had been countered by Chibuike Ohizu's 25th-minute strike.

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It was in the dying moments of the game when the controversy occurred. Goalkeeper Badre Ali Sangare, who was holding the ball, appeared to be pushed over the goal line, leading to the decisive goal.

Referee Siyabonga Nkomo did not sound his whistle for a free-kick and allowed the goal to stand.

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A fiery exchange ensued between the two benches when the decision was made to let the goal stand.

Truter, a former AmaZulu and Swallows manager, drew parallels between the officiating blip at the Peter Mokaba Stadium and an apparent penalty escape for Manchester United against Wolverhampton in the Premier League match on Monday night.

The Red Devils' goalkeeper, Andre Onana, made a daring leap but couldn't make contact with the ball, colliding with two Wolves players in the process, prompting calls for a penalty.

Surprisingly, referee Simon Hooper, aided by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) Michael Salisbury and assistant VAR Richard West, opted not to grant the penalty.

The match officials have since been punished by not being selected to officiate in the Premier League this weekend.

Truter wants the South African Football Association (SAFA) to apply the same course of