Cape Town - The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that Orlando Pirates' equaliser against Kaizer Chiefs was an own goal by defender, Tsepo Masilela.
Thembinkosi Lorch, who was in scintillating form on Saturday, struck the ball past Masilela only for the ball to knock the defenders heel.
The match ended 1-1 at FNB Stadium.
"Please be advised that the match officials credited Orlando Pirate’s only goal in the Absa Premiership fixture against Kaizer Chiefs (Saturday, 04 March 2017) to Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela (as an own goal – 33rd minute)," read the statement.
"We hope this clarifies the matter."