Steve Barker unhappy with officiating as Stellenbosch FC concedes a late goal to earns a point against Singida Black Stars

Steve Barker lamented the officiating in their 1-1- draw against Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars.

Barker’s Stellenbosch FC scored first via Langelihle Phili and looked set to earn maximum points away from home.

But a late penalty call from the match official saw them surrender their lead.

While lambasting the officiating, Barker had positive words for his troops after the match at Amani Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

"I'm very disappointed in the officiating, but it is what it is. Players gave a good account of themselves,” he told his club’s media team.

“Yeah, look, in my opinion, we should have six points. Unfortunately, a key penalty is not given to us when we're leading 1-0. Which probably makes us circle in 2-0," said Barker as per Stellenbosch media.

Overall, Barker sounded a pleased man regarding his side’s tactics and approach to this Caf Confederation Cup encounter.

"We had good structure, we defended well, we had opportunities on transitions. On half-time, that was the message, I knew, just one opportunity to get in behind them - we would get something which we did. And obviously, after that, we had to manage the game. Instead of getting a penalty to go 2-0 up, we conceded a late penalty," he explained.

“So, I'm disappointed in the outcomes of the game. I believe that was an opportunity to get maximum points,"