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Memories of 2012 Cup controversy resurface as Larsen prepares for Sundowns clash

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As he gears up for the Carling Knockout against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen has addressed the controversy surrounding the last time he faced Sundowns in a Cup final. 

Larsen was at the helm when Bloemfontein Celtic triumphed over Masandawana in a contentious match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban in 2012. That day, a second-half goal from Joel Mogorosi secured the Telkom Knockout Cup under Larsen’s management. 

However, the goal, which many argued should not have counted, ignited fierce debates among Mamelodi Sundowns supporters, who felt wronged.

Video replays indicated that then-Sundowns defender Clayton Daniel had cleared the ball just before it crossed the line. Despite this, the match referee, Phillip Tinyane allowed the goal to stand. 

Now, Larsen faces the same opponents in a highly anticipated final at the Toyota Stadium in the Free State on Saturday evening (18:00). 

Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final

When asked about the controversy from 2012, he shared his perspective. “They say there are no comments for results. There are no comments in the result column,” he told journalists. 

“In 2012, the scoreline shows 1-0 to Celtic. That’s going to go down in history forever. So will Saturday’s results, regardless of what happens in the 90 minutes.”

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Clinton Larsen is optimistic about the support he will receive from Siwelele [Bloem Celtic] fans during the Carling Knockout final in Mangaung. 

Having contributed to the club’s glory days, he cherishes the memories of his time there and is counting on fan support on Saturday. “Definitely, I know we will get a lot of support because I have been getting lots of calls from the supporters of the Siwelele faithful,” Larsen stated. 

He reminisced about a past experience with [Golden] Arrows, saying, “When I went back there with Arrows, I will never forget [the love]. I have seen the same happen with coach Steve Komphela and some former players who go back. 

“When you have had good moments at that club, they never forget you. It was a very special moment in my life when I went with Arrows. They called me in front of the bishop’s stand and sang my name. That memory will go down with me for the rest of my life.”

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