Premier Soccer League (PSL) have today clarified the rules that would apply in the MTN8 semi-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs host SuperSport United at FNB stadium on Saturday evening. The first leg ended in a 2-2 all draw. Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Cape Town City to Lucas Moripe on Sunday afternoon and will be hoping the overturn the 1-0 first leg score.
PSL statement read:
For clarity, members of the public are advised on the Rules below relating to the MTN8 semi-finals and how the matches will be decided.
Rule 6.4 reads:
“Both semi-final ties will consist of two legs played on a home and away basis. The club which scores a higher aggregate number of goals in the two matches of each semi-final tie will qualify for the final.
“6.4.1 If after the end of regular time of the second match of each tie, the two clubs have scored the same number of goals during the two matches, the club which will have scored the greater number of away goals will qualify for the final.
“6.4.2 If the number of away goals is also the same the winner of the tie will be determined by the taking of penalty kicks according to the Laws of the Game. There will be no extra time.”
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Written by: Diski Voice