Masandawana's tactician has sent a clear message to the match officials and the media after his side were denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal. The Portuguese coach watched on as the defender's goal was controversially chalked off during a high-stakes MTN8 semi-final encounter.
The Masandawana head coach was left beaming with pride after his side secured their spot in the Wafa Wafa final with a victory over Abafana Bes'thende. Despite the official scoreline showing a narrower margin, the Portuguese tactician insisted his side had actually found the net four times during the intense second-leg encounter.
Abafana Bes’thende surrendered their lead in a five-goal MTN8 semi-final second-leg thriller, as Miguel Cardoso’s team fought back to book their place in the final. The Portuguese mentor has made no secret of his desire to turn the Tshwane giants’ fortunes around in the Wafa Wafa tournament, and his charges delivered when it mattered most.
GOAL gives you all the details to follow the Brazilians' cup fixture at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi against Abafana Bes'thende. The Pretoria club will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg if they are to put five years of heartbreak in the Wafa Wafa tournament behind them.
Abafana Bes'thende stand on the precipice of a historic cup final as they prepare to defend their slender lead against the Chloorkop-based outfit. After a stunning first-leg victory, the Durban-based side holds all the cards, but the looming threat of a wounded Tshwane giant ensures the second leg will be a high-stakes tactical battle.
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