Coach Middendorp still unimpressed by MFC officiating 

Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp has expressed his disappointment once again with officiating in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Just recently, Middendorp posted a statement on his official LinkedIn page and following the 1-1 draw with Upington City over the weekend, he maintains his stance.

Michael Morton was sent off for Spurs in the dying minutes of the game, and it became increasingly difficult for the team to grab the winning goal.

The Urban Warriors have not won their last three games, and as a result have dropped down to ninth place in the league standings, six points adrift of leaders Durban City.

“Patrice Motsepe, whom I hold in high esteem, certainly does not like to hear the following statements,” Middendorp said in another statement.

“Furthermore, it is understandable that SAFA and NSL authorities want to protect their referees per se. The fact is, repeatedly referee decisions (main referees, line referees) in the Motsepe Foundation League ignoring the rules and regulations of the soccer game under the FIFA roof not getting revised.”

“You like it or not, but it opens the door to arbitrariness in the Patrice-Motsepe-Foundation league that damages football,” he continued.

“After experiencing now seven games in the Patrice-Motsepe-Foundation-League I am brave to say that referees internationally guide games to a desired outcome. Referee decisions are influenced by ‘social forces’ – evidence is available!”