Video Shows Ball Crossed the Line As Yanga SC Suffer VAR Controversy in Loss to Mamelodi Sundowns

• Yanga SC crashed out of the CAF Champions League in controversial circumstances
• The ball crossed the line from an Aziz Ki's strike, but match referee denied the goal
• Fans have taken to social media to blast the official over what they brand as 'unjust'

Television replays showed that the ball crossed the line after Aziz Ki's audacious strike was ruled out in Yanga SC's loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

The CAF Champions League second leg clash between both teams ended in controversial circumstances as the Tanzanian outfit crashed out.

After a goalless draw from both legs, the fixture was decided by penalties and then Sundowns went on to win 3-2, with Ronwen Williams making crucial saves.

Coach Manuel Gamondi was left fuming during the post-match conference, claiming that his side was robbed by the match officials, GOAL reports.

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Controversy brew in the 59th minute when Aziz Ki struck from inside the area, the ball rattled the crossbar and then bounced off the goal line.

A careful look at the replays show that the ball actually crossed the line, but Mauritian referee Dahane Beida denied the goal.

Play was stopped for a moment and after a VAR review, referee waved play on, leaving Yanga SC fans fuming.

Many blasted the centre-referee for failing to check the pitch-side monitor for a review, before making his decision.

Mamelodi Sundowns are now through to the final of the continental spectacle, leaving fans lamenting on social media.

One said:

"African football is increasingly shrouded in a terrifying cloud. What happened yesterday was an assault on the beautiful game.

"Whether the referee acted intentionally or by unfortunate coincidence, he disallowed Yanga’s legitimate goal that could have determined their fate in the CAF Champions League."

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Another added:

"Doubtful, VAR room didn't show that multiple angle, no goal replay, no referee review as he was quick in the foul committed by Yanga sc player(lomalisa).

"This is totally robbery."

Ronwen Williams continues penalty heroics

Sports Brief earlier reported that Williams saved two penalties as Masandawana booked their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League by beating Young Africans.

The South African side eliminated Yanga on penalties after their two-legged tie ended 0-0.

The keeper earned rave reviews for his performances in the recent Africa Cup of Nations and followed it up for the Brazilians against the Tanzanian side.