On Weekend Wrap, we discuss the controversial goal that took Kaizer Chiefs to the Nedbank Cup final, Patrick Maswanganyi back to his best for Orlando Pirates, and Miguel Cardoso and his cellphone at a press conference.
Soweto Derby final, finally!
Pirates defeated Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Orlando Stadium to take another step towards the defence of their Nedbank Cup title.
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Kabelo Dlamini scored what would be the deciding goal 22 minutes into the encounter after some neat inter-play.
Interesting about the goal is the role played by Patrick Maswanganyi in its creation. The playmaker played a pass from deep in midfield to right-back Deano Van Rooyen, who then supplied Mohau Nkota on the edge of the box.
Maswanganyi, on a storming run into the box, received a perfectly weighted pass from Nkota, before locating Dlamini, who slotted home with his left foot just inches from the penalty spot.
For head coach Jose Riveiro, the current run carries special significance as it will be the last time he leads the side in a Nedbank Cup campaign, having confirmed his impending exit.
The Sea Robbers have won the tournament for the last two seasons and will have to wrestle a worthy opponent for the honours.
Was it a goal?
Just hours after Bucs marched onto the final, Kaizer Chiefs followed suit after a masterful 2-1 win over Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in a game where they let the opposition have the bulk of ball possession without hurting them.
The hosts opened their account via Teboho Mokoena's sublime free kick on the stroke of half-time, prior to Wandile Duba levelling matters in the second stanza following some sloppy play by Lucas Suarez.
Ashley Du Preez became the hero with his 88th-minute winner from a George Matlou cross, past a helpless Ronwen Williams.
The winning goal has sparked plenty of debate, though, as it appeared the former Stellenbosch FC man may have strayed offside just milliseconds before the ball was played in.
Hello VAR?
As the dust settled at Loftus, Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso was far from impressed with the manner in which his side was dumped out of the cup.
"When we work in a country that doesn’t have VAR, that is what happens. But just go back, take the images from the TV and there’s a team that loses this competition from a mistake from the referee. I think we’re penalised enough through this season, regarding refs' mistakes," he lamented.
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"We win together, we lose together, but we should have done more. Nothing to say about Chiefs, they fought for this game. Congrats to them and to their coach for the result. We just regret we could not do more, but it's clear we’re out of the competition."
The final is scheduled for Moses Mabhida Stadium on May 10.
