'Action should be taken to the ball boy'

Orlando Pirates' 0-0 draw with Richards Bay FC on Tuesday may have lacked goals but Thabang Monare took the spotlight after he was sent off for allegedly attacking a ball retriever. This has sparked a huge reaction from KickOff readers. Here's a look!

What's the story?

The Bucs midfielder received a straight red card without even kickicking a ball due to an incident that occured while he was warming up. It is believed that the playmaker lashed out a ball boy who was accused of time-wasting and preventing Pirates from taking a quick corner. While there is no clear footage of the entire incident, the ball retriever was seen laying on the ground and needed medical assistance before being walked off the sidelines. 

Monare was visibly aggrieved by the referee Jelly Chavani's decision to award him a red card, as the maestro was seen in a rage of descent towards the official.

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In the article: Orlando Pirates' Monare set to be punished, head of referees at the South African Football Association, Abdul Ebrahim, also urged the PSL to take further action against the player. KO readers on Facebook have since shared their comments on the incident and possible further punishment.

"This guy is always fighting...I've noticed that a long time ago," says Pitso Stix Mohlala.

"That ball boy must be given a year suspension. As for Jealous [Jelly] Chavani, he is overrated. He deserved that Monare confrontation cos the red card was wrong," says Ndifelani Magadani.

"Let's hope Monare will get hefty punishment for such bad behavior and action however he also undermine the match official," says Ryder Ngutyana Sky.

"The ball boys must also be taught to do their primary