Ref might face action over Ditshupo blunder

Rollers' Ditshupo (second right)
Rollers' Ditshupo (second right)

Referee Gaontebale Malete, who has become infamous for his blunder in sending off Township Rollers midfielder, Maano Ditshupo is likely to face action.

The referees’ assessor, Alicious Sesikwe said they are only waiting for the referee’s report before they take action.

“Yes we will definitely take action. But we will look at the report first. In officiating, you cannot afford to make such mistakes, but because I was not at that particular match I can only with for the report after which we will take necessary action,” Sesikwe said yesterday. Maano was mistakenly red carded on Sunday as the log leaders, Rollers, beat UF Santos 1-0 in a be MOBILE Premiership match. Malete first yellow carded the player, but after consultation with the assistant referee, he dished a red card.

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