Bizarre own goals, but what about Pirates penalty? Ref expert's verdict...

Though Orlando Pirates' title-winning victory against Orbit College FC may have been with a hint of own goal 'benefits', a refereeing expert has flagged a wrong decision made at Mbombela Stadium.

The Soweto giants recorded a 2-0 win in a game where they had to collect three points at all costs to see their Betway Premiership ambitions come to fruition on Saturday.

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Sabelo Nkomo and Ndumiso Ngiba scored in their side's own net to see Orbit return to the second tier.

The result also confirmed a treble for the men in Black and White, having lifted the MTN8 and Carling Knockout too.

Much of the post-match debate has centred on the rarity of two own goals in a match of such consequence.

However, former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani revealed that it was, in fact, the Buccaneers who were hard done by.

"There was also a handball by [Halalisani] Vilakazi. We can see that Vilakazi put his hand in an unnatural position," said Hlungwani, reviewing proceedings via the help of slow-motion technology on SABC Sport's Soccer Zone on Monday.

"He is taking a risk by hanging his hand there and making contact with the ball. When the hand makes contact with the ball, a handball offence has been committed.

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"So, that is a penalty, because a handball offence has been committed.

"A penalty should have been awarded," he added.