Arrows co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has expressed his disappointment with the officiating during the team’s 3-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
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Vilakazi was particularly unhappy with the fact that a foul on Ntsako Makhubela was not noticed by the referee before Pirates scored their second goal. “I’m very disappointed,” Vilakazi told SuperSport.
“This is the first time since I’ve been in the coaching industry that I’m complaining about the officials. An honest mistake was done by the referee and he even accepted it.” Vilakazi went on to explain the conversation he had with the referee, who admitted to making a mistake. “I approached him nicely and asked him, ‘Sir, what happened there?’ and he said, ‘I’m sorry’,” Vilakazi said.
“That’s what he said and in our expense we lost the game.” The co-coach insisted that his team had not come to Orlando Pirates for favours from the referees. “We came here to compete and the best team on the day must win the game fairly,” he said.
“I can’t say Orlando Pirates cheated us because they are here to play, but the officials must do justice to us when it’s necessary.”
