Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa has expressed frustration over the away targets rule after it denied his facet a spot within the 2026 Peace Cup last.
Gorilla FC had been eradicated within the semifinals on the away targets rule after the two-legged tie towards Rayon Sports activities ended 1-1 on combination.
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Rayon Sports activities secured a 1-1 draw away from house within the first leg earlier than each side performed out a goalless stalemate at Kigali Pele Stadium within the return leg, permitting the Blues to advance to the ultimate on the away targets rule.
Talking after the match, Kirasa questioned the relevance of the rule in fashionable soccer.
“We didn’t lose both of the 2 matches however, sadly, we’re eradicated. We play on the identical pitches and beneath the identical circumstances, so I don’t perceive why this nonetheless occurs,” Kirasa stated.
“We should always study from different competitions in Europe and elsewhere. The rule wants to vary.”
The away targets rule, which separates groups tied on combination by favouring the facet that scored extra targets away from house, has already been scrapped in a number of main competitions in recent times.
Stories additionally recommend that Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) is reviewing the rule and will think about modifications in its competitions as a part of broader reforms geared toward aligning with fashionable soccer requirements.
The consequence sends Rayon Sports activities into the Peace Cup last for a second consecutive season, whereas Gorilla FC bow out narrowly regardless of producing disciplined defensive performances throughout each legs.
