Cape Town City head coach Muhsin Ertugral has voiced his unhappiness with the officiating during the side's last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates over the weekend.
Things went from bad to worse for Cape Town City, who suffered a third consecutive loss as Pirates rallied from Haashim Domingo's first-half opener to score twice through Tshegofatso Mabasa and Goodman Mosele.
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Although the Man of the Match award went to Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ertugral revealed his interesting choice for the accolade following the intense action at Orlando Stadium.
About the officiating on the day, the former Kaizer Chiefs mentor did not mince his words.
"Haashim, our best player on the field, had two very heavy tackles, which I must say, football is about protecting certain players on the field," Ertugral said at the post-match press conference.
"You have very good players on the field and obviously they are targets in games and I wouldn't give the Man of the Match today to the players. Definitely not, I would say it that way.
"I was a bit disappointed, I must say. There was, on our side, Kayden [Francis]; I counted three or four situations - because his pace is obviously lightning - he was kicked to pieces in front of these guys (match officials).
"I would definitely not give the Man of the Match to any player today. It is sad, I must say. It is difficult for me to stand and find solutions because Pirates is a quality team with high demand and possibilities.
"If you get your chances, you must use them and put them under pressure. But from a tactical point of view, the boys did tremendously well for about 70 minutes, in my opinion," added Ertugral
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There were also calls for an offside when Mosele tapped home the winner with three minutes to play.
However, the goal stood.
"I think the answer is very clear when I say today, there is no Man of the Match from the players," Ertugral added when pressed to clarify who then deserved Man of the Match.
"I don't need to say much, you understand."
The Citizens are stuck in 12th place after 19 matches, just seven points above the relegation zone, and next face AmaZulu FC on Sunday.