PSL ask Krmpotic to explain referee comments

The Premier Soccer League have written to Polokwane City coach Zlatko Krmpotic asking him to explain comments made about referee Victor Gomes last month.

Krmpotic has been given five days to respond and it follows a similar letter sent to Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane on Tuesday.

Krmpotic was upset with Gomes after his side were beaten on penalties by Highlands Park in the second leg of their MTN8 semifinal, and expressed his feelings to the media.

“I must say, this referee (Gomes) and the decisions he made in three to five crucial moments – in the first half not giving a penalty for us, and after that in every position where it’s dangerous for Highlands Park giving a counter-foul – didn’t allow us to play this game,” he said at the time.

“One example was in the final minute, when he gave a yellow card for Jabu Maluleke. What happened there? First he gave us a free kick and afterwards changed the decision and gave a booking. This is not normal.

"When you play against the opponent and also against the referee, this is very hard.”