’The refereeing was very, very poor’, says Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi after Baroka draw

Durban - Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi slammed the state of the refereeing in his team’s 1-1 draw with Baroka FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday night.

Masandawana looked to be coasting to yet another league victory before Richard Mbulu scored with literally the last kick of the game to earn Baroka a share of the spoils.

“Sometimes you see things you never thought you would see. Rushine (De Reuck) and the opposition player went for a header. Rushine got the yellow card and was out. They were not treated. Rushine had to stay out while the opposition must be inside. Next Andile Jali was fouled with an elbow and we were not given a free-kick. It’s appalling,” said Mngqithi.

Sundowns used the game to hand a debut to South American Erwin Saavendra who replaced the injured Pavol Safranko.

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