'With Victor Gomez there's always a spectacle': Truter lambasts officiating after red card showdown

AmaZulu coach Brandon Truter was far from impressed by the officiating he saw from referee Victor Gomes during the MTN8 semi-final first leg clash with Kaizer Chiefs.

Gomes flashed cards left and right at FNB Stadium on Sunday as Usuthu drew 1-1 with Amakhosi.

AmaZulu's Veluyeke Zulu was sent off with a second yellow for a flailing arm which struck Kgaogelo Sekgota in the 54th minute, while the visitors were leading 1-0.

Keagan Dolly equalised against the 10-man AmaZulu team only six minutes later.

Goalscorer Gabadinho Mhango was shown a straight red card in the 90th minute for delaying the changing of his shirt, before unused Chiefs sub Lehlogonolo Matlou was also shown a red card at the death.

"Being reduced to 10 men around the 60th minute and getting an away goal, 1-1 and going to Durban - for us it's a very good result," said Truter, as quoted by iDiski Times.

"What happened with me and Victor - with Victor there's always a spectacle around; always.

"He sent Keagan Buchanan off the pitch for a broken sock. And while Keagan is off the pitch George Maluleka is down.

"So, I'm shouting at George to get up because the rule is if you're going to get treatment you have to get off the pitch - he books me.

"So, we're not allowed to coach, we're not allowed to speak to the players. If he [Gomes] wants to control everything let him control everything.

"Gabadinho didn't deserve to get sent off. The fourth official told him to put on a shirt. He delayed, he delayed and then a red card - come on.

"Zulu, a soft red card too. So, I don't want to speculate or comment further, but it was blatant for everyone to see."

The return leg will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, 23 October.

Kick-off is at 15:30.