Sundowns to argue Wayne Arendse case with the PSL
Club to cite precedents plus the fact that the match commissioner gave them go-ahead for late change
Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing to mount a strong argument for why they should not be deducted a point and Bidvest Wits awarded two in the disciplinary matter involving Downs allegedly fielding Wayne Arendse, an ineligible player. Sundowns have been called to a Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary hearing which was postponed from February 6 and will now be heard on February 25. The Pretoria club fielded defender Arendse as a late change in their 1-1 Premiership draw against Wits at Lucas Moripe Stadium on October 7‚ having not been in the match 18‚ which is in contravention of PSL regulations. The case is important as it involves title chasers Wits, who lead the PSL with 37 points from 20 games‚ and Sundowns who are breathing down their necks in second place on 34 from 17. Sundowns appear likely to lose a point from the matter‚ and Wits gain two. However, Downs point to match commissioner Mark Lindon allegedly advising them ahead of the game that Arendse could replace the injure...
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