But come on we all know teams like Argentina, Portugal and New Zealand are easily through too!! The players have disgraced themselves with their actions. South Africa scored a try in stoppage time to edge to a dramatic 29-26 win over France at the Stade de France on Saturday, with hooker Bongi Mbonambi surging over to secure an unlikely victory. Parreira's men began to believe in improbable progress when the outstanding Katlego Mphela bundled home the second following more dithering from France and had the striker not hit a post early in the second half – by which time Uruguay were 1-0 up on Mexico – after being threaded through by Tshabalala, Bafana Bafana's story might have had a dramatic sting. It seems horribly early to be thinking about saying goodbye to the hosts but that could happen in the next few hours... oh, and France could say 'au revoir' too. All fines should be given to charity. "We have failed from a sport's point of view and the extra-sports point of view, in terms of the image that we've shown to the world.
They conceded the first goal in sloppy fashion, which served to rev up the passionate crowd still further and there was also, inevitably, a Gallic slice of self-destruction. Think France will bomb out as well.".
Au revoir for now. '", From Farslayer: "Mexico-Uruguay was never going to be a draw. ", "It is out of our hands but that will not affect our motivation for the game. They’re not really jesters, they’re football fans, but I was trying to keep the analogy going.
Good. ", From afcftw: "I'd love for South Africa to manage to pull off a late 5-0 win and qualify but i just don't see it happening. The stadium has gone wild.
"The government has had to intervene as the reputation at France is at stake in this case," said Bachelot. News that Uruguay had taken the lead in Rustenburg whipped the crowd at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein into a further frenzy and they almost had another goal to celebrate before half-time when Mphela had a rasping shot tipped round the post by Lloris.
Decoylo, Derry: "A great Nelson Mandela quote to consider: 'It always seems impossible until it is done!
", From cannon: "I think S Africa were much better than anybody could have predicted based on their ranking and past results.
World Cup: South Africa vs. France: Bafana Bafana so proud, Les Bleus so beat June 22, 2010 | 9:50 am After playing with a lone striker in its first two matches, South Africa Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira opted to put two men up front against France -- Bernard Parker and Katlego Mphela -- and it paid off as South Africa beat France, 2-1 . © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Baptiste Serin slotted over two penalties in the opening 11 minutes to give France an early 6-0 lead but by the half-hour, South Africa were 9-6 ahead as Pollard slotted over three penalties. Mullarkey told BBC Devon: "When we're doing our training exercises Fifa are actually playing recorded sounds of vuvuzelas through the speakers. A sparkling line break by winger Teddy Thomas then set up the first try for France.
Did it hit his shoulder or arm?
Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot visited the team on Monday and says she reduced the players to tears. Should have hit the target. Referee: Viktor Kassai (Hungary). From Scott in Perth: "I think if South Africa can score first then France won't have it in them to launch a comeback.". World Cup 2010: France v South Africa - as it happened Both nations were eliminated, but it was the hosts who ended on a high while 10-man France suffered further … He told me: "Seeing players like Lionel Messi, Robinho, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo perform will definitely change the lives of Africans.". It's petering out in Rustenburg, too - Mexico safe in the knowledge that only an extraordinary turn of events could knock them out now. Here's some to kick you off with: Fabio Capello's men will wear all red in their final group game against Slovenia on Wednesday. Not even a dressing down by French Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot on the eve of the match could inspire Les Bleus. France send on Florent Malouda for Andre-Pierre Gignac and they are under way in Bloemfontein too. A sparkling line break by winger Teddy Thomas then set up the first try for France. ", On Twitter: "Polokwane fans fest - totally alive, thousands of locals having a great time, singing, dancing.
Their elimination will bring disappointment to their fanatical supporters but at least they have had moments to savour in the tournament, unlike France, who depart after a hugely disappointing showing on and off the pitch. He has sufficient ammunition for a lifetime of them after a torrid two weeks or so, in which he has been a major target for a mutinous squad. Well now I’ve made a complete and utter clown of myself, it’s your turn. We have accepted that this is the World Cup and whatever is thrown against you, you must adapt. Perhaps this year they are right? France and South Africa scored two tries apiece with the boot of visiting flyhalf Handre Pollard, who kicked five penalties and two conversions for a haul of 19 points, proving the difference. Right, that's all from me for today (in terms of text commentary anyhow).
South Africa reduced the deficit to a single point with two more penalties from Pollard as France were again guilty of unnecessary infringements. Does anyone think they really want to face Argentina in the next round? The goal difference is the key, and that has tipped the balance against South Africa again. Mexico perhaps might have played for it, but Uruguay have an England-like belief that they are contenders for the World Cup. Mexico vs. South Africa. A few seconds later, the hosts and the humbled get under way in Bloemfontein as South Africa take on France.
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez makes one change in defence with Mauricio Victorino preferred to Diego Godin. The turmoil in the France squad is reflected by the six changes made by coach Raymond Domenech. Edinson Cavani hammers in a shot from 25 yards for Uruguay, but Oscar Perez gets down low to his right to keep the ball out. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Siphiwe Tshabalala curls a free-kick over the France crossbar from about 30 yards, but the French have reacted to going a man down quite well otherwise. Diego Forlan swings over a free-kick and Diego Lugano's header brings a super reflex save from Oscar Perez. South Africa left it late to snatch a victory over France, Mathieu Bastareaud attacks for France against the Springboks, Guilhem Guirado scores a try for France in their match against South Africa, France 26-29 South Africa: Springboks snatch victory with late try, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey.
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Nkosi (44), Mbonambi (80) The rest of the African nations are not having the greatest time of it either, but Emmanuel Adebayor still feels the World Cup will only have a positive effect on the whole continent, regardless of how their countries fare on the pitch.
Rumours of a rift in their squad developed into a fully-fledged row that saw Les Bleus striker Nicolas Anelkas sent home in disgrace on Saturday for arguing with Domenech - and the fall-out from that incident saw captain Patrice Evra dropped for this game. First sniff for the hosts as Siphiwe Tshabalala plays a ball into the French box for Katlego Mphela, but he is crowded out by defenders. It thudded into the side of Sibaya's face and the referee reached for the red card. France, who had Yohann Gourcuff harshly dismissed before the break, did manage to pull a goal back through Florent Malouda, but Raymond Domenech's men never looked like rescuing what has been a shambolic World Cup. Group A. Friday, 10 a.m. Eastern. We are back under way in Rustenburg. ", "If we go out on the pitch with doubts, then we may be inviting defeat.
", "We spoke about red cards before the game, with two frustrated sides, but I never thought a red card would come from a decision we’ve just seen. Once Henry came on they looked up for it and better organised.". Mitchell Johnson in last years Ashes springs to mind. The French bench look like they cannot believe what is happening. Get a summary of the France vs. South Africa football match. ", "Uruguay will go out and be more defensive, a draw suits them fine.
Group A's representatives in the knockout round will be determined this morning. Mexico seemed to be fully aware of the score in the South Africa game and looked happy to sit back and qualify without trying to win the game themselves. South Africa reduced the deficit to a single point with two more penalties from Pollard as France were again guilty of unnecessary infringements.
France vs South Africa: Head to head The two countries have clashed 43 times in total with South Africa winning 26 of those encounters, with Les Bleus registering just 11 victories.
First published on Tue 22 Jun 2010 12.27 EDT. Baptiste Serin slotted over two penalties in the opening 11 minutes to give France an early 6-0 lead but by the half-hour mark, South Africa were 9-6 ahead as Pollard slotted over three penalties. All of our South Africa 2010 World (FIFA) World Cup results are updated in real-time so you will never miss a goal! in BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty's latest blog, he reports how "a measure of calm has returned to England's squad after the storm that had followed the dismal draw against Algeria, whipped up by John Terry's frankness". The players are out at both venues, and after four national anthems (hmm, which two do I choose? A cross from the South African left hits Abou Diaby and when they get another chance to cross it falls fo Katlego Mphela from three yards to tap into an empty net. We picked it up in the second half," said winning captain Siya Kolisi. It would be a disappointment if we were to go out but I do not consider it as a failure. Uruguay: 1-Fernando Muslera; 2-Diego Lugano, 6-Mauricio Victorino, 4-Jorge Fucile, 16-Maximiliano Pereira, 15-Diego Perez, 17-Egidio Arevalo, 7-Edinson Cavani, 11-Alvaro Pereira, 9-Luis Suarez, 10-Diego Forlan. Gourcuff did lead with his arm as he leapt to meet a corner but any contact looked accidental. The Springbok winger sped over for his second try in as many weeks after also scoring in last weekend's loss at Twickenham. From Hypernovae: "After the results in the last 11 days, it seems incredible to think that we could still see France, Germany, England, Italy and Spain all go out of the tournament in the first round... it seems us European nations aren't doing much to correct our poor record in major tournaments outside of our corner of the globe... ". - Uruguay and Mexico both progress with a draw. As long as the Mexico-Uruguay clash remains level, they are both going through.
"It is a morale disaster for French football. "It is the dreams of your partners, your friends, your fans that you have perhaps broken. Yoan Gourcuff stayed on the pitch for a while, to see if Sibaya was OK - nice touch, that. He added: "I apologise to the fans. Mullarkey told BBC Devon: "When we're doing our training exercises Fifa are actually playing recorded sounds of vuvuzelas through the speakers.
Moments after, Franck Ribery's free-kick from long range is possibly flicked on by William Gallas and Moneeb Josephs pulls off a super save. Katlego Mphela moves into space in the France half and when he gets to the edge of the area, he fires just wide of Hugo Lloris's right-hand post. As well as the build-up to today's final games in groups A and B, I'll bring you all the latest news from the England camp too. But as the dust settled here in Bloemfontein, there was merciful recognition of the damage that has been done. As it stands, Mexico are still going through with the South Americans - but a further two-goal swing in South Africa's favour - eg, if they 4-0 - would see the hosts sneak in... and a county go wild.
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