PSL charges Downs, Pirates for Loftus violence
JOBURG – Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are to appear before a disciplinary committee of the Premier Soccer League.
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Officials of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will appear before a disciplinary committee of the Premier Soccer League on 9 March to answer for the Loftus Versfeld violence that erupted on 11 February during their Absa Premiership match.
This follows a decision of the league to charge both clubs for the mayhem that occurred on the day. Sundowns, as the home team, has been charged for failing to provide adequate security measures for the match; while the Buccaneers are being rapped on the knuckles for their supporters’ invasion of the pitch, throwing missiles onto the field and causing damage to property.
The Brazilians have also been charged for the misconduct of their supporters who also invaded the pitch and had running battles with their Pirates counterparts.
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