Bandile Shandu’s goal for Orlando Pirates in last week’s DStv Premiership clash against Chippa United shouldn’t have stood.
This is according to respected former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani.
Shandu earned a vital point for the Buccaneers after giving his side lead against the Chilli Boys, before Goodman Mosele struck back for the hosts.
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The match ended in a 1-1 draw but according to Hlungwani, that shouldn’t have been the case as an offside Zakhele Lepasa interfered with play before Shandu scored! Take a look at what he had to say below.
In other news, Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi has opened up on the difficulty the Buccaneers face in the DStv Premiership.
Jose Riveiro’s side are desperate to lift the DStv Premiership title this season, but standing in their way are a rampant Mamelodi Sundowns side.
Coupled with Rhulani Mokwena’s side, is the fact that everyone wants to beat the Buccaneers according to Lucky Lekgwathi.
According to the former Bucs captain, all PSL teams pull out their ‘a-game’ when they face the Buccaneers.
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Biggest challenge Orlando Pirates face – Lucky
“Eish. It’s difficult and very hard playing for Orlando Pirates. Every team comes hard on Pirates. A team can lose a simple game in the previous match but when they come to face Pirates they change and pull up their socks.” Lucky Lekgwathi told SoccerLaduma.
“That’s why you see even teams that are struggling doing well against Pirates. It is a motivation to play against Pirates.”
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Bucs star misses open goals
No soccer star wants to miss open goals however Bucs star Monnapule Saleng did so on Saturday afternoon.
The Orlando Pirates star did brilliantly to bypass the opposition goalkeeper however he somehow failed to hit the target for his side! Take a look at the shocking miss below.
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