By Phumlani Saul
CHIEFS EDGE STELLIES IN NELSON MANDELA BAY THRILLER
Gqeberha – Kaizer Chiefs have booked their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Miguel Inacio’s first-half penalty seemed to have secured a 1-0 win for Amakhosi, but the hosts equalized with just four minutes remaining.
However, controversy struck as Chiefs regained the lead through Pule Mmodi’s contentious goal. The referee consulted with the linesman, who overturned his initial call for a foul on goalkeeper Sage Stephens.
Mfundo Vilakazi sealed the win for
Chiefs with a third goal in the dying minutes, after Stephens had left his posts to join the Stellies’ attack.
Stellies head coach Steve Barker slammed the officiating, citing past incidents where key decisions went against his team, including a reversed penalty call against Chiefs in the 2022 MTN8. Photo supplied
The victory sets up a semi-final showdown for Chiefs, who will look to continue their cup run.
Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker was left fuming after a contentious refereeing decision helped Kaizer Chiefs secure a dramatic victory in their Nedbank Cup quarter-final at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
With the match hanging in the balance, chaos unfolded in stoppage time when Pule Mmodi forced the ball over the line.
The assistant referee immediately raised his flag, seemingly for a foul on Stellies goalkeeper Sage Stephens.
But after a discussion between referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa and his assistant, the decision was overturned, and the goal stood – sending shockwaves through the Stellenbosch camp.
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