'Referee apologised to me for error of judgment'

Pirates took the lead via Saleng in the 28th minute before Velemseni Ndwandwe came off the bench to net what looked to have given Arrows a crucial away point in the 68th minute. Pirates restored their parity via Dzvukamanja in referee's optional time before Vincent Pule put the game to bed two minutes later.

Vilakazi was really disappointed with the officiating on the day.

"We were looking like a team who will score another goal up until that disappointing moment where the referee denied us a free-kick when Makhubela was fouled. Obviously when we are here we are here to compete,'' said the Arrows coach, who steers the Abafana Bes'thende ship alongside Mabhuti Khenyeza.

"We are not looking for any favours from the referees but we still deserve justice from referees. That Makhubela incident changed the whole complexion of the game. it affected all of us psychologically but it's fine, it's water under the bridge now."