Ace "Mr Spot On" Ncobo Explains Orlando Pirates Coach Jose Riveiro's Red Card

• There was a moment of controversy during Orlando Pirates' clash with All Stars FC in the Nedbank Cup last Saturday
• Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was, without any warning, shown a red card during the 2-0 victory
• It later turns out that the Spaniard allegedly used foul language, which raised questions about what the appropriate punishment should and should not be

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro received his first red card in South African football last weekend.

The Spaniard was given his marching orders during the Buccaneers' 2-0 victory over All Stars FC in the Nedbank Cup's Round of 32 on Saturday. He and his assistants were seen remonstrating with the referee and HIS assistants before the man with the whistle-man sent him packing.

It later turned out that Riveiro allegedly swore at the match officials, which resulted in his dismissal. While host Thomas Mlambo and guests Phumudzo Manenzhe and Matthew Booth argued the merits of whether foul language should be a sending-off offence on Extra Time, respected former referee Andile 'Ace' Ncobo was steadfast.

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"Mr Spot On" said:

"If you are a member of the technical team inside the technical area and you say anything that the fourth official or the referee or assistant referee deems to be insulting language, derogatory or in any other way offensive, then it is a dismissible offence. The way I see it, this was the fourth official's red card.

"Using insulting language is a dismissible offence. End of story. It's a gentleman's game. Play according to the laws of the game. The laws of the game say that if you use insulting language, you will be dismissed."

Riveiro will miss the DStv Premiership matches against Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs.

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The teams which escaped the Nedbank Cup's Round of 32 now know their fates in the Last 16.

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The draw for this round has been completed, with the big teams avoiding each other.

However, this will allow the minnows to channel their inner Dondol Stars FC in chasing more cupsets.