Watch: What SuperSport pundits & Chiefs legends said about Amakhosi controversial goal vs Stellies

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A controversial refereeing decision marred the end of the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch

With the score at 1-1, Pule Mmodi's stoppage-time goal, following a potential foul on goalkeeper Sage Stephens, was initially disallowed. 

However, after consultation with the assistant referee, the referee overturned the decision, allowing Chiefs a goal, prompting furious reactions from Stellenbosch.

Chiefs legends Jimmy Tau and Stanton Fredericks, who are pundits on SuperSport, both stated the goal shouldn’t have been allowed as it was a foul on Stellenbosch goalkeeper Stephens.

“Sage Stephens gets fouled by Matlou, the ball hits [Thabo] Moloisane’s arm. It goes to [Pule] Mmodi’s direction who is in the offside position,” said Tau.

“First things first, it is a foul on Sage Stephens and wasn’t supposed to be given as a goal. Hence, the official there flagged for a foul but as to why he changed his decision, it will be really interesting to know.”

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STANTON FREDERICKS BELIEVES REFEREE’S DECISION WAS INFLUENCED BY FANS PRESSURE

“By the time the referee and his assistant are there, I can imagine that the crowd’s pressure adds on to that decision,” said Fredericks.

“But having said that I just need to commend Steve Barker for keeping his calm, you can only imagine the disappointment. He rightfully stated it, three occasions where he felt it was totally a daylight robbery.

“You just got to feel for him here because I think that decision and the way in unfolded was just a little bit too disheartening for Stellies.”

When asked further if there was a foul on Sage Stephens, they both agreed, “Yes, 100%.”

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