Downs Penalty Drama! Was the Ref Right? Experts Weigh In!

Mamelodi Sundowns' 3-1 victory over Durban City wasn't without its drama! A controversial penalty decision had fans and players alike buzzing. But was the referee correct?

The Incident: Penalty Controversy Rocks Sundowns Victory

Durban City were awarded a penalty after Malibongwe Khoza was judged to have brought down Trevor Bokang Mokwena inside the box. While Joslin Kamatuka ultimately missed the penalty thanks to a stunning save by Ronwen Williams, the Sundowns players clearly felt aggrieved by referee Tshidiso Mkwanazi's decision.

Former FIFA Referee Weighs In

Former FIFA referee Jerome Damon, who also served as the match commissioner, has given his expert opinion. In an exclusive interview, Damon stated that the penalty was the correct call.

"The Sundowns defender trips the Durban City player by making contact with his left leg, which causes the attacker's left leg to knock into his right leg, resulting in him falling," Damon explained. "It’s denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity but the Mamelodi Sundowns player was challenging for the ball. So penalty kick correct."

PSL Log Update: Sundowns Chasing Sekhukhune United

Despite the penalty controversy, Mamelodi Sundowns secured the win and remain second on the Betway Premiership League log with 18 points. They trail log leaders Sekhukhune United by a single point, although Sekhukhune United have played one game less.

The race for the PSL title is heating up! Will Sundowns be able to overtake Sekhukhune United? Stay tuned for more updates and analysis.