Brandon Truter calls for match officials’ suspension following dubious goal

Although the rules are clear on goalkeepers not being challenged when they are in control of the ball, referee Siyabonga Nkomo ignored a foul on Sekhukhune keeper Badra Sangare by Swallows striker Gabadinho Mhango.

Truter, as expected, was livid. 

"It's poor. We watched a game on Monday night – a European game between Manchester United and Wolves, where officials got it wrong, VAR, the whole panel was suspended after that incident, and here in South Africa we get away with decisions like that," bemoaned Truter.

"It was there and clear for everybody to see – a push on the goalkeeper, even their bench confirmed it, they were pushing the officials for the goal [to stand], and I would have done the same so I'm not going to fault them for it.

"But, because he gave it, they felt that it should stay because of his decision, so gutted about that decision, but we move forward.

"I just hope SAFA takes [action], don't leave it as it is because in Europe, like I said, those officials were punished."

Frustrated Sekhukhune supporters also reacted by pelting the referee with objects – behaviour Truter understands, but does not encourage.

"I don't encourage it, but if it's clear and blatant for everybody to see then you feel a sense of being robbed, and I think the fans got frustrated there and that's what happens," he added.

"I don't encourage it, we don't condone it, and I'm sure our media department will speak to the supporters about the missile throwing."