Referee Victor Gomes. Photo: Twitter
VIDEO: Crazy, chaotic scenes as Chiefs-AmaZulu referee sees red
There were bizarre scenes at FNB Stadium as referee Victor Gomes clashed with AmaZulu players and staff, brandishing a host of red cards.
Referee Victor Gomes. Photo: Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs welcomed AmaZulu to the FNB Stadium for the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final clash this afternoon, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw. Yet, it will also be remembered for the chaotic scenes at the end as referee Victor Gomes took exception with apparent antics from AmaZulu on the sidelines.
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Ultimately, a couple of players who weren’t on the pitch seemed to be red-carded along with new goalkeeper coach Hannes Absolom.
You see some of the footage and reaction to the referee’s actions below:
After conceding the first goal, Amakhosi drew level through the boot of Keagan Dolly.
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After the ball was cut back into the box, the 29-year-old finished off a crucial goal with a sweetly-timed left-foot strike with his first touch.
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You can watch the memorable Chiefs goal below:
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The Amakhosi booked their spot in the last four after a dramatic victory over Stellenbosch FC last month.
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AmaZulu FC on the other hand overcame a tricky Cape Town City courtesy of goals by Chidi Kwem and Lehlohonolo Majoro.
Action at the FNB Stadium got underway at 15:30. The match was televised live on SuperSport TV and SABC1.
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KAIZER CHIEFS VS AMAZULU: STARTING LINEUPS!
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Khune, Solomons, Dove, Kwinika, Hlanti, Blom, Maart, Sithebe, Du Preez, Sekgota, Bimenyimana.
Subs: Bvuma, Dolly, Ngezana, Alexander, Frosler, Njabulo Ngcobo, Matlou, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mahlatsi
AmaZulu XI: Mothwa, Gumede, Hanamub, Zulu, Khumalo, Mobara, Makhaula, Buchanan, Maluleka, Mhango, Zuma.
Subs: Amonome, Mabiliso, Mukumela, Mphahlele, Malepe, Brooks, Kunene, Bwalya, Majoro.
HOW TO LIVE STREAM
Today’s blockbuster MTN8 clash can be live streamed on Multichoice’s streaming platform DStv now (Subscription required).
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