Orlando Pirates strike against Sekhukhune United was a valid goal and not offside, as indicated by ex PSL referee Victor Hlungwani.

The young talent Mpho Padime scored the sole goal of the match, leading the defending champions to secure their fourth victory in various competitions over Babina Noko, thus earning their place in the Carling Knockout Cup at the Orlando Amstel Arena this past weekend.

Despite this, there was considerable discussion on social media following the game regarding whether the goal was justly awarded; however, video replays clearly demonstrated that Padime was onside when he scored.

Hlungwani specifically commended referee Eugene Mdluli for making the correct decision and allowing the goal to count. "Padime is onside, and Tshepang Moremi is also onside; they are fully entitled to contest for the ball.

They cannot be offside," Hlungwani stated on Soccerzone. "As the cross comes in, you'll see he Moremi is leaping, and during his jump, he did not touch the ball.

When he does not play the ball, it reaches Padime, who was not offside at the moment the ball was crossed. Therefore, the referee made the right call in awarding the goal in this case."

Source: idiskitimes.co.za

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