Kaizer Chiefs Fans React To Controversial Penalty In Soweto Derby Loss
- Kaizer Chiefs spoke out about the late penalty given to Orlando Pirates, which sealed their fate in a 1-0 defeat in the Soweto derby.
- The Glamour Boys couldn't break Orlando Pirates' recent winning streak, as the Sea Robbers extended their dominance in the derby to four matches.
- Amakhosi's response to the penalty decision sparked heated discussions among their fans on social media platforms.
In their first clash of the season, Kaizer Chiefs fell short in their bid to halt Orlando Pirates' unbeaten streak in the Soweto Derby. The Betway Premiership match, played at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon, ended with a 1-0 victory for the Buccaneers, leaving Chiefs disappointed and their fans divided.
The decisive moment came in the dying moments of the game when Patrick Maswanganyi scored a dramatic late goal in stoppage time, sealing all three points for Pirates. But it wasn't just the goal that sparked debate—it was the controversial penalty awarded moments earlier that left the Kaizer Chiefs camp fuming.
The game's pivotal moment occurred when referee awarded a penalty to Pirates after Njabulo Blom was deemed to have pulled Relebohile Mofokeng inside the box. Initially allowing play to continue, the official reversed his decision after Mofokeng missed his chance, leaving Chiefs players and supporters questioning the call.
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Chiefs Respond to Pirates' Penalty Decision
As the final whistle blew, the Kaizer Chiefs official social media channels lit up with their reaction to the contentious call. The Glamour Boys took to X (formerly Twitter), posting a simple yet poignant broken heart emoji that resonated with their fans and ignited a storm of reactions.
The penalty was beautifully executed by Maswanganyi, who coolly converted it with a panenka style kick, leaving goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma guessing the wrong way. This left Chiefs feeling aggrieved, with many supporters taking to social media to voice their frustrations.
What Fans Are Saying
The reaction from Kaizer Chiefs fans was swift and varied. Here's a look at some of the responses from the passionate supporters:
Mandla_Mapholob shared his thoughts:
"Hard luck 🍀,But Ref Decide If You Giving Advantage Or Penalty… We Move."
MarleneEurell expressed her support:
"Administrator tell BLOM and BVUMA that they did nothing wrong, they must not feel bad we are proud of them. They played well, matter of fact they can't beat us without the help of a referee."
Akani Nwanati vented his frustration:
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"We always victims of incompetent referees 😤."
MafaLoiza provided a balanced perspective:
"It's a hard one to take because if the Ref calls Blom's touch as a foul, he should have called the Sibisi touch too, but it's what it's and we move on. The team is taking a shape now."
Mr.Pat Ngwenya iSlwane-samanzi offered encouragement:
"It was a very nice but tough game. Our Boys played well 👏👏👏❤️✌️⚽ Nabi is doing a very great work there at the Kaizer Chiefs village."
Sphelele Mthiyane admitted the disappointment:
"We lost the match but we played well 👏...I was not expecting our game to be that solid 😅... It came down to one unfortunate event honestly. I just wish we could sustain this level of performance, we could go far, but I know we won't, it's a once-off derby energy as usual 😂."
MakhanyaPBR questioned the referee's decision:
"We watched Rugby today where you give advantage and when the ball is missed you go back to foul, that's strange in football, that Orlando Pirates penalty have brown envelope in it."
Michael Marumulo praised the team's effort:
"Proud of the boys to be honest. We really gave Pirates the run for their 3pts considering their hype heading to the encounter. Bvuma is a bawler! Proud of Ranga's character as well. ✌️✌️"
Nabi Speaks Out on the Derby Penalty
Briefly News caught up with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi, who addressed the controversial penalty call. The Tunisian tactician admitted he's cautious when voicing his opinions, fearing potential repercussions.
Nabi explained that he's learned to tread carefully when discussing officiating decisions, as he doesn't want to risk being penalized. Despite the setback, he praised his team's performance and acknowledged the challenge they faced against a confident Pirates side.
As the dust settles on another thrilling Soweto Derby, the debate over the penalty decision will continue to fuel discussions among fans and analysts alike. For Kaizer Chiefs, the focus now shifts to bouncing back stronger in their next fixture.
