On 9 March, Orlando Pirates won the 180th Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
Despite taking the lead twice during the match, Kaizer Chiefs gave Pirates three more points with a double by Saren and a goal by Levitso.
Cavin Johnson addresses Petersen's abuse
However, several incidents were caught on camera after the final whistle. After the final whistle, Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Pietersen shouted at coach Cabin Johnson.
Petersen announced after the final whistle that he was not happy. However, in the post-match interview Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson addressed the incident and said it was “normal chit chat”.
He told the media, “I just had a normal chat with the coach. We lost the game. What do we have to fight for?” [Yes] That's normal. Did you see Kevin De Bruyne tell Pep Guardiola to shut up? That's normal. He wants his players to react when they lose,” Johnson said.
The Kaizer Chiefs coach added: And if they react to me, I take it all on my shoulders. Because whatever the reaction is, I'll fix it tomorrow. That's soccer. I don't want them to become rats. They should be the ones who come to ask you questions. ”
Orlando Pirates coach slams Chiefs fans
But that wasn't the only incident caught on camera. Angry Kaizer Chiefs fans also threw objects at the Kaizer Chiefs coach as he headed towards the tunnel. In the post-match interview, the Orlando Pirates coach harshly criticized the actions of Kaizer Chiefs fans.
“I think both teams played the way they should have competed in the derby. To be honest, I don't know why people are getting upset now and starting attacking the coach. Kaizer Chiefs played a good game. I think so,'' Ribeiro told SuperSport TV.
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