With many dubbing the penalty that propelled Banyana Banyana to the Africa Women's Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final at the expense of Zambia “dubious”, coach Desiree Ellis sees no shame that they were helped by the VAR to eventually prevail 1-0.
Linda Motlhalo converted the controversial spot-kick in stoppage time to secure Banyana a slot in the final at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday, where they'll face hosts Morocco on Saturday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat .
“I didn't see it [the incident that resulted to the decisive penalty] but I knew there was a tackle. We've had many VAR decisions going against us. I am not going to say we got a favour because we actually created the clear-cut chances and when you get given a penalty you take the opportunity. That's what VAR is for,” Ellis told SowetanLIVE after the game.
Ellis is of the view that their vast experience in this tournament, where they've now reached six finals with no win, set them apart. Ellis also heaped praise on Motlhalo for slotting home the winner from 12-yard, having missed a crucial penalty in the last edition's final SA lost to Nigeria in Ghana in 2018.
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