Relief for South Africa as they edge Namibia
South Africa's Bongani Zungu scored with a header from a second-half corner to secure a 1-0 win over Namibia on Friday.
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KO
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Kickoff
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45
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On: Isaskar Gurirab|Off: Benson Shilongo
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HT
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Halftime
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46
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Manfred Starke Yellow Card
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67
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On: Ramahlwe Mphahlele|Off: Thamsanqa Mkhize
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68
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Bongani Zungu Goal - Header
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71
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Larry Horaeb Yellow Card
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76
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On: Joslin Kamatuka|Off: Manfred Starke
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79
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Themba Zwane Yellow Card
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84
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On: Kamohelo Mokotjo|Off: Bongani Zungu
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86
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On: Lars Veldwijk|Off: Sibusiso Vilakazi
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87
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Deon Hotto Yellow Card
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FT
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Second Half ends, South Africa 1, Namibia 0.
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South Africa
RSA
Namibia
NAM
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4-4-2
- Keet
- Hlanti
- Mkhwanazi
- Hlatshwayo
- MkhizeOn: Ramahlwe Mphahlele | Off: Thamsanqa Mkhize
- Zwane
- ZunguOn: Kamohelo Mokotjo | Off: Bongani Zungu
- Kekana
- Tau
- Mothiba
- VilakaziOn: Lars Veldwijk | Off: Sibusiso Vilakazi
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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18
Sfiso Hlanti
Goals
0
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Goals
0
67'
6
Ramahlwe Mphahlele
Goals
0
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8
Bongani Zungu
68'
Goals
1
84'
12
Kamohelo Mokotjo
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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11
Themba Zwane
79'
Goals
0
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19
Percy Tau
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
86'
21
Lars Veldwijk
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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16
Bruce Bvuma
Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Al Salam Stadium
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,
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ATTENDANCE: 16,090
Match Commentary
| 90'+4' | Match ends, South Africa 1, Namibia 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Second Half ends, South Africa 1, Namibia 0. | |
| 90'+1' | Attempt missed. Hlompho Kekana (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner from a direct free kick. |
Match Stats
Possession
61%
39%
Shots (on Goal)
17 (7)
6 (1)
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| 8 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 4 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
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Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Morocco | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Namibia | 3 | -5 | 0 |
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