Tuesday June 22, 2010 Group Stage: Group A Finished Vodacom Park
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South Africa and France crash out
South Africa downed 10-man France 2-1 in Bloemfontein but it was not enough to prevent them becoming the first host nation to crash out. More
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Live Commentary
Time:90'- South Africa
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90+3 All over! South Africa and France are both out, but the hosts at least go out with a 2-1 win.- 90+3' Tshabalala almost gets a goal, but a fine save by Lloris.
- 89' Heading for the final minute here.
- 88' Into stoppage time in the Mexico v Uruguay match.
- 87' Domenech approaching the last few moments of his reign.
- 86' Mphela robs Sagna and is unlukcy to see the ball go out.
- 85' South Africa continue to enjoy 56% of possession, but they are going nowhere with the ball.
- 84' Still no change in the other game.
- 83' No real chances for either side since that Malouda goal.
- 82' Tshabalala breaks and finds Pienaar, but the move breaks down. South Africa looking out on their feet in this match.
81' Alou Diarra is replaced by Sidney Govou.- 80' Into the final 10 minutes. Not much happening out there.
- 79' Heading for the final 10 minutes. South Africa look a bit tired.
- 78' South Africa will become the first host nation to be eliminated at the group stage if the results stay the same.
- 77' Change here for South Africa. Teko Modise is on for Thanduyise Khuboni
- 76' All gone a bit flat out there.
- 75' Ribery hammers a free-kick in, but Squillaci is offside.
- 74' Carlos Alberto Parreira looking a bit concerned in the area. Need a minor miracle now.
- 73' That was France's first goal since Zidane scored in the World Cup final in 2006.
- 72' No change in the other game. Bafana Bafana could do with another goal in that game, but they aren't really enjoying a sustained period of possession.
71' Diaby is booked for tripping Masilela, but South Africa fail to find any joy from the free-kick.- 70' Can South Africa find another goal? Tough ask now.
69' GOAL FOR FRANCE! Ribery springs the offside trap and squares it for Malouda to tap in. That could end the South African dream.- 68' Siyabonga Nomvethe on for Bernard Parker as South Africa try to find fresh impetus.
- 67' Mphela scores the second South African goal. World Cup image
- 66' Tshabalala needing a bit of treatment, but he should be fine to play on.
- 65' Pienaar is the latest to try his luck. He did not catch that properly. Easy take for Lloris.
- 64' Bafana Bafana have had an astonishing 15 shots on goal. That should quickly rise to over 20 by the time these 90 minutes are finished.
- 63' Almost a goal for Mexico in the other group game. That is what those South African fans are fearing.
62' Poor ball in there by Masilela, but Mphela continues to cause the French problems. Good block by Lloris low down to deny the South Africa striker.- 61' Still plenty of time for South Africa to increase their total, but they will have keep the back door shut with Henry joining Ribery in the French attack.
- 60' Tshabalala's corner drifts out of play.
- 59' Heading rapidly for the final 30 minutes. Still anybody's guess as to how this will turn out.
- 58' Ribery lifts the ball over the bar with Henry crying out for a pass from the Bayern Munich man. Wasted chance.
- 57' Great save by Lloris to swat out out a fine effort from distance by Mphela.
- 56' Still 1-0 in the other game. They don't want a Mexican goal. Mexico v Uruguay
- 55' The noise levels beginning to rise in the stadium. This could yet be a joyous day for South African football.
- 54' Ngcongca needs a bit of treatement and is off for Siboniso Gaxa
- 53' Henry is on for Djibril Cisse.
- 52' Thierry Henry is getting ready to come on.
- 51' M'Phela so unlucky to hit the post from Tshabalala's lovely little pass. South Africa really going for it now.
- 50' A few of your comments: Anelka sent home. Domenech GO HOME. I think South Africa will win 2-0. (Alexei) And about the French apocalypse, I'm sure Domenech didnt predict THIS while looking at which star shines the most. (Plastikloox)
- 49' Nice spin by Parker, but a shot from the edge of the box spins into the paws of Lloris.
- 48' Another goal for South Africa and one more for Uruguay would be enough to see Bafana Bafana into the last 16. They made rattle in a few more. The French team look completely demoralised.
- 47' Florent Malouda has replaced Gignac. Can South Africa increase their lead? They must fancy their chances.
46' We get underway for the second period.- 45+3' The whistle goes for the break! Phew! That was some half. Wide open in this group.
- 45+3' A goal in either game now could change the outlook of this group. Suddenly it is game on. South Africa right in the hunt to reach the last 16.
- 44' Three additional minutes to be added in his half.
- 43' A goal in the other game for Uruguay. Suarez has given Bafana Bafana hope with that goal. They lead 1-0 against Mexico. Mexico v Uruguay
- 42' Good fingertip stop by Lloris from Mphela's 25 yarder.
- 41' South Africa also enjoying 56-44% of possession.
- 40' South Africa racking up the shots on goal against the 10 men. They have had eight to France's four.
- 39' Gallas almost pulls one from Ribery's free-kick, but Jospeh's gets across to touch that over the bar. Fine save.
- 38' The French looke dazed, but they on the attack.
37' South Africa have the ball in the net again, but it is ruled offside there. Correct decision. Mphela so unlucky.- 36' SOUTH AFRICA HAVE A SECOND! Mphela bundles that ball over the line. Some more awful defending by the French from Tshabalala cutback.
- 35' Heading for the final 10 minutes of the half.
- 34' South Africa have won only one of their previous eight World Cup matches, a 1-0 triumph over Slovenia in 2002.
- 33' Tshabalala becomes the latest player to try and fail to get a free-kick on target. He got it over the wall from 25 yards, but that ball didn't come down quickly enough.
- 32' France have been down this road before at the 2002 finals when they failed to win a point in their group stage in defending the trophy in Japan and South Korea.
- 31' South Africa will still be heading out of these final unless there is goals elsewhere.
- 30' Zinedine Zidane was the last French player to receive a red card in the 2006 World Cup final.
- 29' A quite bizarre first 30 minutes.
- 28' Still 0-0 in the other match. Follow it live. Mexico v Uruguay
- 27' France a goal down and reduced to 10 men. Can it get any worse for this French team at these finals?
- 26' A really poor decision, one of many queer decisions by referees at this World Cup.
25' Gourcuff is sent off for an elbow on MacBeth Sibaya. A bizarre decision as he was attempting to head the ball.- 24' Mexico have hit the bar against Uruguay. Still goalless there while Mphela shoots wide of goal as South Africa push for a second. Not far away there.
- 23' Cisse run and shot into the side netting. Weak attempt.
- 22' Tshabalala drifts it in and almost the same result. The French keeper does not whether to stay on his line or come to take. France hack that clear.
- 21' South Africa back on the attack. They win another corner.
- 20' Gignac tries to respond immediately, but no real danger.
- 19' GOAL FOR BAFANA BAFANA! Tshabalala corner and Khumalo rises unmarked to head home. Disaster for the French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris who misses the ball.
- 18' Tshabalala attempts a scissors kick, but that is far too hopeful. Drops well wide of goal.
- 17' The home fans are a bit sedate - if you can be sedate with a vuvuzela in hand.
- 16' MacBeth Sibaya drills in a shot in from distance, but it floats harmlessly wide of the target. At least Bafana Bafana have had a shot on goal.
- 15' Ribery slides in Cisse, but he has gone too early and is offside.
- 14' Still goalless in the other group game. You can follow it with us. Remember a draw in that one is no use to these sides. Mexico and Uruguay
- 13' South Africa yet to have a shot on goal. Struggling to find any real fluency against a French side that is looking better than in their opening two matches.
- 12' Not much room in that home area. Gourcuff and Sagna flight balls in, but they are whacked out with some interest.
- 11' Gignac linking well with Diaby, but South Africa getting enough bodies back to repel the threat.
- 10' Cisse gets a flicked header in on goal from Diaby's ball, but that is easy stuff for a Josephs.
- 9' Domenech out on the touchline doing a fair of arm waving. France look a bit more accomplished in their movement, but it is still early days. Almost a full house in for this one.
- 8' South Africa are the first hosts to not win any of their first two World Cup matches at the World Cup they hosted.
- 7' Cisse winning a bit of space down the wing. He cuts that back, but it proves to be harmless. No takers.
- 6' Raymond Domenech may be facing his final match as French manager today. World Cup image
- 5' France have a corner. Gourcuff swings it in, but that is well defended by South Africa. They get the ball out of the danger area.
- 4' Poor finish by Gignac. Straight at Moeneeb Josephs from inside the box. Lovely ball from Gourcuff. Real chance.
- 3' Katlego Mphela guilty of handling in the box as South Africa attack at the other end.
- 2' Gignac makes a quick run up the right flank. The Toulouse forward is offside.
1' France get us underway. They need a win and they need goals here.- 14:59 Hosts South Africa also rung the changes, making five in total, as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira had promised overnight. South Africa surprised by leaving out Teko Modise, introducing Bernard Parker in a more attacking role. Anele Ngcongoa comes in at right back in place of Siboniso Gaxa and Thanduyise Khuboni gets a first Word Cup run in place of Reneilwe Letsholonyane.
- 14:59 They are replaced by Alou Diarra, who is named as French captain for the first time, Sebastien Squillaci, Gael Clichy, Yoan Gourcuff, Andre-Pierre Gignac and Djibril Cisse. France's major overhaul came after coach Raymond Domenech suggested on Monday several players might not wish to play in the wake of Sunday's training ground strike and the sending home of Anelka.
- 14:59 Evra was among six changes to the French team for their match against the World Cup hosts in Bloemfontein. The other players who started against Mexico but are not in the team to face South Africa are Anelka, his Chelsea team mate Florent Malouda, Eric Abidal, Sidney Govou and Jeremy Toulalan. Toulalan is suspended so could not be included in the lineup.
- 14:55 Teams in tunnel for this match in Bloemfontein. Remember you can keep right up to date with events between Mexico and Uruguay in Rustenburg. Mexico v Uruguay
- 14:50 France have won only one of their last eight World Cup group matches, a 2-0 win against Togo in 2006. The French have only scored three goals in those last eight World Cup group matches.
- 14:45 The host nation has never been eliminated in the group phase of a World Cup. This would be a first, but France going out with them would be one of the big shocks of the tounament.
- 14:40 South Africa can proceed to the knockout phase if they win AND Mexico – Uruguay does not result in a draw. In this scenario, the goal difference determines the outcome and after that the number of goals scored.
- 14:35 France and South Africa have met three times before, including once at the World Cup. On June 12 1998, France defeated ‘Bafana Bafana’ 3-0 in Marseille. Christophe Dugarry and Thierry Henry scored and South Africa’s Pierre Issa added an own goal. This marked the opening match to France’s World Cup winning campaign.
- 14:30 Remember you can follow the other Group A game with us live. Click on the link for updates on Mexico v Uruguay. Mexico v Uruguay
- 14:25 France and South Africa have a mountain to climb. France's best hope would be for Mexico to lose to Uruguay, but that would mean they would still have to overcome a four-goal deficit. For South Africa, it is even worse as they have a five-goal deficit.
- 14:20 The South African players are singing in the tunnel before their warm-up. If they are going out today, they are going out in good voice.
- 14:15 The referee is Oscar Ruiz of Colombia.
- 14:10 Teams: France: 1-Hugo Lloris; 2-Bacary Sagna, 5-William Gallas, 17-Sebastien Squillaci, 22-Gael Clichy; 18-Alou Diarra, 19-Abou Diaby, 8-Yoan Gourcuff, 7-Franck Ribery; 11-Andre-Pierre Gignac, 9-Djibril Cisse. South Africa: 1-Moeneeb Josephs; 5-Anele Ngcongoa, 20-Bongani Khumalo, 4-Aaron Mokoena, 3-Tsepo Masilela, 6-MacBeth Sibaya, 23-Thanduyise Khuboni, 10-Steven Pienaar, 8-SiphiweTshabalala, 9-Katlego Mphela, 17-Bernard Parker.
- 14:05 Captain Patrice Evra is not in the France team for this final Group A match.
- 14:00 Good afternoon and welcome to today's coverage of South Africa v France. This is a game the French must win to keep alive their World Cup hopes.
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Summary
- 69' GOAL FOR FRANCE! Ribery springs the offside trap and squares it for Malouda to tap in. That could end the South African dream.
- 62' Poor ball in there by Masilela, but Mphela continues to cause the French problems. Good block by Lloris low down to deny the South Africa striker.
- 58' Ribery lifts the ball over the bar with Henry crying out for a pass from the Bayern Munich man. Wasted chance.
- 57' Great save by Lloris to swat out out a fine effort from distance by Mphela.
- 51' M'Phela so unlucky to hit the post from Tshabalala's lovely little pass. South Africa really going for it now.
- 49' Nice spin by Parker, but a shot from the edge of the box spins into the paws of Lloris.
- 42' Good fingertip stop by Lloris from Mphela's 25 yarder.
- 36' SOUTH AFRICA HAVE A SECOND! Mphela bundles that ball over the line. Some more awful defending by the French from Tshabalala cutback.
- 25' Gourcuff is sent off for an elbow on MacBeth Sibaya. A bizarre decision as he was attempting to head the ball.
- 24' Mexico have hit the bar against Uruguay. Still goalless there while Mphela shoots wide of goal as South Africa push for a second. Not far away there.
- 19' GOAL FOR BAFANA BAFANA! Tshabalala corner and Khumalo rises unmarked to head home. Disaster for the French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris who misses the ball.
- 4' Poor finish by Gignac. Straight at Moeneeb Josephs from inside the box. Lovely ball from Gourcuff. Real chance.
Team Line-up & Ratings
South AfricaManager: Carlos Alberto Parreira
FranceManager: Raymond Domenech
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Line-up
Live Team Line-Up
Starting line-up
- M. Josephs
- A. Ngongca
- A. Mokoena
- B. Khumalo
- T. Masilela
- T. Khuboni
- M. Sibaya
- B. Parker
- S. Pienaar
- S. Tshabalala
- K. Mphela
Subs
- M. Booth
- S. Gaxa
55′ - S. Nomvethe 68′
- L. Davids
- S. Moriri
- T. Modise 78′
- L. Thwala
- S. Walters
- S. Sangweni
- R. Letsholonyane
Starting line-up
- H. Lloris
- B. Sagna
- W. Gallas
- S. Squillaci
- G. Clichy
- Y. Gourcuff
- A. Diaby
- A. Diarra
- A. Gignac
- F. Ribéry
- D. Cissé
Subs
- T. Henry 55′
- E. Abidal
- A. Réveillère
- F. Malouda 45′
- M. Planus
- S. Govou 82′
- P. Evra
- S. Mandanda
- M. Valbuena
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the french got what they deserved as they cheated the irish out of a place in South Africa i have no pity for theme at all for cheating in the play offs
the french got what they deserved as they cheated the irish out of a place in South Africa i have no pity for theme at all for cheating in the play offs
the france trainer is idiot why the hell didnt he let henry play at thier first game against mexico and on there game against south africa why the blody hell didnt let henry play from the start is out of his mind (i hope he is reading thise that bloaody busterd )
what a disgrace the french manager was - not shaking hands
sack him and let no club employ such a A**E
WELL DONE SOUTH AFRICA YOU DID GOOD POOR POOR FRANCE HOW LOW HAVE YOU FALLEN
MIND YOU IT IS THE SAME FOR MANY TEAMS WHO HAVE FALLEN FROM GRACE WHOOSE PLAYERS GET PAID TOO MUCH AND THINK THEY INVINCABLE. IT SHOULD BE AN HONOUR TO PLAY FOR YOUR COUNTRY
NO ZIZO -NO FRANCE
comes around goes aroundNO ZIZO -NO FRANCE
comes around goes aroundyou see malouda from chelsea
im Irish i happy France scored only 1 goal in world cup pathetic team and disgrace the whole world
ribbet ribbet CROAK!
A sad Day for France , a happy day for South Africa even though they were eliminated, they went down fighting and deserved their win, congratulations Bafana Bafana you held your own,
r.e.s.p.e.c.tEnough is enough.Would all my fellow Irish folk stop digging up that game in Paris.These things happen in sport.Get over it,it is past.we didn't deserve to qualify.We couldn't beat an average Italy with a man advantage for nearly the whole game in Bari(never a sending off either),we couldn't hold on to a lead against them in Dublin.We couldn't beat a disinterested Bulgaria either.We have the poorest Irish squad in my memory,we play dour negative football and just because of one unfair decision in the one game we actually decide to play well in,you are all spouting xenophobic nonsense,screaming conspiracy and throwing your toys out of the pram.You're an embarrassment to yourselves and your country.
"The French are surrender monkeys. History proves it. If it ain't going their way - off they go."
albeit this should be about football rather than some people's shaky grasp of history gleaned from the Sun - but of course the French were well known for surrendering in the Napoleonic Wars and WW1 - no one here who makes such silly comments ever heard of Verdun? longest single WW1 battle - French casualties half a million - Germans similar - having said that the people who write such things probably think the UK was the main combatant nation in WW1
France ,is it still european country ?
stupid OVERPAID french losers.
I WOULD BAN THEM ALL FROM EVER PLAYING FOR THEIR COUNTRY AGAIN.
mutiny is enver well received what a bunch of sore losersShouldn't have been a red card. France awful tough, congratulations to South Africa!
France should never have been there anyway
vous avez la honte a la france, je vous deteste.
Bafana-Bafana, Siyavena it does'nt matter that we crashed ovt bafana what matters is that ya have done ya best and ya've done vs provd. keep working on it gvys. So provd of ya boys, very provd. Nonkvlvleko eGlasgow. x x x x
i say fair play to the french, the whole of france vilified the national team for not replaying that qualifying game with eire and they threw their world cup because of that.as for platini there is no one in football i hate more!!
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The South Africa striker scored one and was desperately unlucky not to add to his tally.
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