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26/01/2028, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Ivory Coast

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Tshwete (GK) , P Batakela (CB) , S Mokotjo (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , E Sono (LB) , G Breytenbach (CDM) , C Douna (CAM) , R Majoro (RM) , L Makwetla (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) , F Kabangu (ST) And the subs are: T Mahlobo (CB) , T Molewa (CB) , M Matlaba (CM) , T Mashaba (CM) , T Hanekom (ST)

Ivory Coast play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G Nice (GK) , G Oran (CB) , F Beau (CB) , G de Custine (CB) , F Andreu (RB) , M Jean-Pierre (LB) , S Modiano (CDM) , D Aubert (CAM) , J Carre (RM) , J Mellett (LM) , L Lenglen (ST) And the subs are: N Cioran (CB) , S Pagnol (CB) , D Houdon (CM) , A Trintignant (CM) , J Bayne (ST)
Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Ivory Coast.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 38756.

1' - South Africa kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Paul Batakela plays a short pass to Lebogang Makwetla.  Lebogang Makwetla finds Sam Mokotjo with a short pass.  Sam Mokotjo sees a run from Lebogang Makwetla.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lebogang Makwetla takes the ball.  Lebogang Makwetla tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

7' - Glanville Nice slides the ball to Severin Modiano.  With a turn of pace, Severin Modiano beats Sam Mokotjo.  

7' - Severin Modiano lays the ball off, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Laramie Lenglen successfully tackles Paul Modjeka and gains possession for his team.  

8' - Laramie Lenglen speeds past Gregor Breytenbach.  

9' - Laramie Lenglen takes the ball past Paul Batakela with a turn of pace.  

11' - Laramie Lenglen tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Andile Tshwete!  

14' - Andile Tshwete sees Floyd Kabangu making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

17' - Dax Aubert chips a long ball to Ferrand Andreu.  Ferrand Andreu sees a run from Laramie Lenglen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Laramie Lenglen is able to take the ball.  Laramie Lenglen attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Andile Tshwete!  

23' - Justin Mellett attempts to outskill Chata Douna.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

24' - Justin Mellett crosses the ball, finding Severin Modiano.  Severin Modiano takes a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Andile Tshwete!  

26' - Andile Tshwete plays the ball to Chata Douna.  Laramie Lenglen successfully tackles Chata Douna and gains possession for his team.  Ivory Coast launch a counter attack.  Laramie Lenglen crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Gregor Breytenbach.  

31' - Gregor Breytenbach finds Chata Douna with a long ball.  Chata Douna attempts to use his skills to beat Guy de Custine, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

31' - Chata Douna runs with the ball, beating Severin Modiano.  

32' - Chata Douna spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Bongi Mathoho has strayed offside!  

39' - Sam Mokotjo passes a long ball to Paul Batakela.  Paul Batakela sees Bongi Mathoho making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

43' - Dax Aubert passes a long ball to Gregory Oran.  Gregory Oran plays a short pass to Justin Mellett.  Justin Mellett passes to Dax Aubert.  Dax Aubert crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Ebi Sono.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Ivory Coast kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Ferrand Andreu finds Jean-Baptiste Carre with a short pass.  Jean-Baptiste Carre finds Ferrand Andreu with a short pass.  Ferrand Andreu spots a run from Laramie Lenglen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Laramie Lenglen runs on to the ball.  Laramie Lenglen looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Laramie Lenglen scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Ivory Coast player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

48' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Chata Douna plays a short pass to Paul Batakela.  Paul Batakela plays the ball to Chata Douna.  Chata Douna spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

53' - Floyd Kabangu runs with the ball, beating Forrest Beau.  

56' - Floyd Kabangu sees a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Bongi Mathoho runs on to the ball.  Bongi Mathoho reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Lebogang Makwetla overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Montrose Jean-Pierre plays a long ball to Guy de Custine.  Guy de Custine sees a run from Laramie Lenglen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

62' - Bongi Mathoho finds Sam Mokotjo with a long ball.  Forrest Beau tackles Sam Mokotjo and gains possession for his team.  Forrest Beau hits the ball long to Montrose Jean-Pierre.  Montrose Jean-Pierre sees a run from Jean-Baptiste Carre.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Jean-Baptiste Carre is able to take the ball.  Jean-Baptiste Carre reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Laramie Lenglen.  Laramie Lenglen looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Andile Tshwete!  Jean-Baptiste Carre is first to the loose ball...Jean-Baptiste Carre looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Andile Tshwete!  

70' - Dax Aubert uses his pace to beat Ebi Sono.  

71' - Dax Aubert spots a run from Jean-Baptiste Carre.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Jean-Baptiste Carre is caught offside!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Batakela is going to be taken off.  Thabo Molewa is brought on from the bench.  

74' - Bongi Mathoho tries to beat Justin Mellett using his ball skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

75' - Bongi Mathoho sees a run from Floyd Kabangu.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Floyd Kabangu takes the ball.  Floyd Kabangu looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Glanville Nice stops the shot!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lebogang Makwetla is going to be taken off.  Mduduzi Matlaba joins the game from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Severin Modiano will come off.  Newell Cioran is going to be brought on.  

76' - Glanville Nice spots a run from Laramie Lenglen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Laramie Lenglen is able to control the ball.  Laramie Lenglen takes a shot...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Laramie Lenglen for Ivory Coast!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Mokotjo will come off.  Thuso Mahlobo is brought on from the bench.  

77' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - Mduduzi Matlaba passes to Thabo Molewa.  Thabo Molewa plays a short pass to Thuso Mahlobo.  Thuso Mahlobo spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Bongi Mathoho runs on to the ball.  Bongi Mathoho attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Bongi Mathoho for South Africa!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

82' - Ivory Coast kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - Justin Mellett finds Guy de Custine with a short pass.  Guy de Custine passes the ball to Ferrand Andreu.  Ferrand Andreu sees a run from Jean-Baptiste Carre.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Jean-Baptiste Carre is caught offside!  

88' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dax Aubert is going to be taken off.  Destin Houdon is brought on from the bench.  

89' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jean-Baptiste Carre will come off.  Saber Pagnol is going to be brought on.  

92' - Ferrand Andreu successfully tackles Chata Douna and the ball goes loose.  Newell Cioran sees a run from Laramie Lenglen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Laramie Lenglen is able to take the ball.  Laramie Lenglen strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Destin Houdon pounces on the loose ball...Destin Houdon looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Andile Tshwete stops the shot!  



The match has ended South Africa 1 - 2 Ivory Coast.