History was made on Saturday when Orlando Pirates became the first PSL side to win the MTN8 three times in succession after beating Stellenbosch FC, but the game did not come without its fair share of controversy.
As expected of a cup final, it was a tense affair, with Lehlohonolo Mojela having opened the scoring early on with a brilliant bicycle kick, only for Monnapule Saleng to pounce on a rebound following a Deon Hotto free kick to level matters just before half-time.
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The match at Moses Mabhida Stadium looked ahead for extra time, when a bizarre series of events unfolded, which saw the Buccaneers score a decisive second goal.
After Patrick Maswanganyi was fouled in the opposition half, between the centre-line and the 18-yard area, Stellies 'switched off' and Relebohile Mofokeng used quick thinking to play Tshegofatso Mabasa through on goal, as the centre-forward finished powerfully past Sage Stephens.
However, the Pirates sensation had taken the spot kick some distance from where it took place, thus gaining an advantage, something that did not sit well with head coach Steve Barker, who was at a loss for words at full-time.
"Ja, it's unfortunate that an incident like that spoils the game. I mean, firstly, it's not a free kick. Secondly, the ref speaking to the players. Thirdly, [the free kick was] taken from the wrong place. So, what can I say? There's nothing I want to say, there's nothing more," Barker told SuperSport TV.
Mofokeng went on to score the third goal in the dying minutes, toying with both Stephens and Thabiso Moloisane in the process, to put the final nail in the coffin for the Winelands-based outfit.
In the aftermath of these developments, referee Abongile Tom's performance on the evening has been called into question, with some fans calling for harsh consequences for what appeared to be a blatant error on the experienced official's part.
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This website contacted SAFA to enquire as to whether the match official will be facing repercussions for what appeared to be a transgression of the FIFA Laws of the Game on Saturday.
However, the association's Head of Referees, Abdul Ebrahim, says he is still to view the incident.
"I was away for the weekend, so I haven't seen the incident. So, I can't comment until I [have] looked at the video clip of the game itself. I didn't watch the game at all," Ebrahim told KickOff.
We later caught up with the referees' boss, and having now viewed the footage, he commented: "I've now seen the incident, but I won't be able to comment until a review takes place."