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Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2-1 loss to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals raised questions from analysts and fans.
Are there performance-related issues that could have contributed to them losing out on a spot in the final?
Post-match, Masandawana head coach Miguel Cardoso expressed how frustrated he was over the absence of VAR in the PSL, particularly in relation to the semi-final.
“When you work in a country that doesn’t have VAR, that’s what happens,” he said.
However, beyond the lack of VAR, which might have contributed to a loss, fans and commentators questioned the tactical decisions made during the match.
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SUNDOWNS COACHING DECISIONS UNDER SCRUTINY
The substitutions, especially the early withdrawal of attacking players like Iqraam Rayners and Bathusi Aubaas, drew surprise in particular. Their replacements, Arthur Sales and Jayden Adams, struggled to stamp their authority on the match and have any meaningful impact, according to fans.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS NEDBANK CUP EXIT RAISED QUESTIONS
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