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After Kaizer Chiefs' 2-1 Carling Knockout quarterfinal comeback win over Siwelele FC, legendary player Itumeleng Khune has spoken out about the team's penalty-taking selections.
Overcoming an early setback at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening, Amakhosi secured their spot in the semi-finals.
In the eleventh minute, Siwelele took the lead when Siyabonga Ndebele headed in a corner. Subsequently, Chiefs were given a penalty kick for a foul on Mfundo Vilakazi inside the penalty area. Unfortunately, Mduduzi Shabalala's attempt went over the crossbar and was not converted.
In the first half's stoppage time, the Soweto giants were awarded a penalty once again following a tackle on Shabalala by Ndebele. On this occasion, Wandile Duba took charge and assuredly converted to even the score.
granted Duba's poise from the penalty spot, Khune thinks he should have been granted both penalties.
The Chiefs were able to reclaim the momentum after Duba scored an equaliser, and substitute Asanele Velebayi, who made his club debut in the 84th minute, scored the winning goal to cap off the comeback.
With the win, Chiefs advanced to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals.
As the Chiefs get ready for another crucial knockout match, Khune's statements have also prompted enquiries on the hierarchy of penalties.
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