Tempers flared during Mamelodi Sundowns' narrow win over AmaZulu in Durban on Wednesday night, with Rulani Mokwena going head-to-head with Usuthu's coaches.
Let's look at how the fans reacted to the spat...
What's the story?
Moments after Mamelodi Sundowns took the lead away from home against AmaZulu, coaches from both teams had a bit of a touchline quarrel.
Head coach Rulani Mokwena lost his temper at AmaZulu's assistant coach Aitor van den Brule, with players and coaches having to separate the two from coming to blows.
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Here's how the fans reacted to the tense moment between the coaches...
Rulani's flare up with AmaZulu
Mamelodi Sundowns edged AmaZulu, 1-0, to win make in ten wins on the trot in the DStv Premiership this season.
Usuthu didn't make it easy for the runaway league leaders at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, who needed a 21st minute penalty from Lucas Ribeiro Costa to get over the line.
A few minutes after the penalty, Rulani Mokwena had a go at AmaZulu assistant coach Aitor van den Brule, with the two coming close to a bust up.
Both benches were quick to intervene and cool the situation down and social media was a buzz in the aftermath of the incident.
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Watch below:
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— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) December 6, 2023
"I'm talking to the refereeing official, don't tell me to f*** off"
Surely not about the penalty call, that was a clear penalty
Coach Rulani and the AmaZulu coaching staff going at it. pic.twitter.com/NGa83ywBu5
Here's some of the reactions:
Why was rulani not given red card? He left his technical area to attack humble amazulu coach.
— Absent mom (@gwexe_bongani) December 6, 2023
Look at where Rhulan is walking from yet Downs fans say Cijimpi uyadelela ???? blind loyalty. https://t.co/2TtBQC0c6I
— uMahlalela ???? (@LekoMadlala) December 7, 2023
Coach Rulani was Ready to Fight ?????? https://t.co/T3uMIwXVAF
— Alright Mulaifa ???? (@AlrightMulaifa) December 7, 2023
The two captains, Rama Mphahlele (AmaZulu) and Themba Zwane (Sundowns) showed their leadership qualities when they stepped in to stop an uncalled for fracas between the two club's coaches. pic.twitter.com/eLQAE8Ayub
— moeti molelekoa (@moeti_molelekoa) December 6, 2023
The AmaZulu coach is disrespectful.
— Ray T. Tshi?ake (@TshitakeRay) December 6, 2023
Both should be fined and suspended @OfficialPSL @SAFA_net https://t.co/aQwz8IZMSB
— 2Smash (@MlebukaS) December 7, 2023
This one has a temper problem. Aowa https://t.co/I6NFq9c496
— Flashing Lytz (@kgotsomaphike) December 6, 2023
Just coz PEP fought with a Liverpool player recently... ?? ?? ??
— Uncle_Prof ?? (@Ndingu_Profound) December 7, 2023
This guy gets away with murder , u go to the opposition box and fight the home team and u don’t even get a yellow?? https://t.co/3CJVgrG5RV
— uMahlalela ???? (@LekoMadlala) December 7, 2023
AmaZulu's head coach Pablo Franco Martin and Rulani appeared to hash things over during the half-time break, as the two were seen talking it out with their arms around each other:
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— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) December 6, 2023
Coach Rulani Mokwena and Pablo Franco talking out their differences.
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AmaZulu FC 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns#DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/gXTWuUd8FD
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