South Africa		Nigeria
T4A1232	Tactics	4-4-2 Diamond
52%	Possession	48%
38%	Play in the half	62%
21	Shots	1
2	Fouls	6
0	Yellow cards	0
0	Red cards	0
5	Offsides	0
68.8	average mark	57.5
outstanding	Shooting	solid
excellent	Passing	solid
excellent	Defending	excellent

5 minute.
Mpisi plays the ball off with his head. Kalaka takes over possession. The referee whistles for a foul Babalade is guilty of misconduct. Kalaka was harmed in the clash. The distance from the goal is not that far. Mphela takes a run-up, and takes a cracking free-kick. Frimpong miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.

12 minute.
Schiller passes, it`s a high ball. Mdledle just manages to reach the ball first. Mdledle lobs the ball high into the air. Mpisi just manages to reach the ball first. Mpisi has a fantastic effort at goal. Frimpong tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. Kalaka passes, it`s a high ball. Mpisi approaches the ball. Mpisi shoots. Frimpong hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
South Africa - Nigeria 1:0

17 minute.
Nyama just manages to reach the ball first. Lambert brutally fouls the opponent. The harmed player, Nyama, quickly gets on his feet. He looks OK! Nyama takes a quick free-kick. Mpisi rises up and heads the ball. Frimpong palms the ball clear.

18 minute.
Mphela lobs the ball high into the air. Mpisi approaches the ball. Ajuwa takes over possession. Mpisi wins the ball from behind. Mpisi shoots. Frimpong palms the ball clear.

26 minute.
Nyama plays the ball off with his head. Mdledle just manages to reach the ball first. Mphela just manages to reach the ball first. Mphela centers. Kalaka makes a diving header. Frimpong tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

30 minute.
Mdledle approaches the ball. Kalaka just manages to reach the ball first. Kalaka makes a sublime pass. Mpisi approaches the ball. Mpisi takes a swing and hits it... Frimpong tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

40 minute.
Babalade lobs the ball high into the air. The ball is kicked out of play. Mphela, swiftly takes the throw-in. Schiller lobs the ball high into the air. Mpisi gets his head on it. Frimpong palms the ball clear.

45 minute.
Kalaka has been injured, he will have to be substituted. Chansa comes on to the pitch.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: South Africa 35%, Nigeria 65%.
South Africa - Nigeria 1:0

47 minute.
Chansa takes over possession. Babalade trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Chansa was harmed in the clash. Mphela takes a quick free-kick. Chansa makes a diving header. Frimpong tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

52 minute.
Ajuwa takes over possession. Schiller wins the ball from behind. Schiller lobs the ball high into the air. Mpisi makes a diving header. Frimpong hopelessly throws himself behind the ball. Post! Mdledle approaches the ball. Mdledle takes a swing and hits it...
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
South Africa - Nigeria 2:0

61 minute.
the ball passes the goal line. Inuwa comes on to the pitch.

65 minute.
Here comes Mdledle, having a little trouble catching the ball. Inuwa takes over possession. Inuwa makes a one-touch pass. Igbinadolor lobs the ball high into the air. Buthelezi just manages to reach the ball first.
It was close.

72 minute.
Mdledle lobs the ball high into the air. Mpisi takes over possession. Chansa takes over possession. Schiller takes over possession. Schiller has a fantastic effort at goal.
Missed by few inches.

74 minute.
Babalade cleverly intercepts the pass. Babalade lobs the ball high into the air. Phiri plays the ball through. Mdledle just manages to reach the ball first. Mdledle lobs the ball high into the air. The keeper drops the ball. Butter-fingers!

76 minute.
Chansa takes the ball on, but the ref holds up the play - offside. Akwuegbu comes on to the pitch.

77 minute.
Chansa wins the ball from behind. Chansa makes a sublime pass. Mpisi approaches the ball. Mpisi has a fantastic effort at goal. Frimpong makes a tremendous dive, but misses the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
South Africa - Nigeria 3:0

83 minute.
Baita plays the ball off with his head. Chikoya takes over possession. Chikoya passes, it`s a high ball. Mpisi rises up and heads the ball. Frimpong makes a tremendous dive, but misses the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
South Africa - Nigeria 4:0

86 minute.
Here comes Mphela, having a little trouble catching the ball. Rufai just manages to reach the ball first. Mphela trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Rufai is being dressed by the doctor, he gets up, limping.

87 minute.
Mdledle just manages to reach the ball first. Mdledle passes, it`s a high ball. Akwuegbu has problems with catching the ball. Mpisi just manages to reach the ball first. Mpisi shoots.
It was close.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: South Africa 40%, Nigeria 60%.
South Africa - Nigeria 4:0