Was Rollers robbed?

The Top 8 are not clear regarding the application of the away goal rule PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The Top 8 are not clear regarding the application of the away goal rule PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

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But the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) intervened and indicated that the away goal rule does not apply beyond the 90 minutes. However, a closer look at the rules does not clearly state when the away goal ceases to count.

Clause 7.2 of the competition’s play rules and regulations reads: “In the event that the teams are still tied at full time on the second leg, the away goal rule shall apply (as envisaged at Clause 2.5 and 2.6 of these Regulations). If after the application of the away goal rule, the clubs are still tied, the game shall proceed to extra time and then penalty shootout to determine the winner.”

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