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13/06/2055, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana, Live on National TV
African Nations Cup G1

South Africa Vs Liberia

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Loots (GK) , E Van Niekerk (CB) , N Nqakula (CB) , L Molekane (RB) , T Breytenbach (LB) , T Khumalo (CDM) , I Engelbrecht (CAM) , T Chikunga (RM) , L Van Vollenhoven (LM) , J Van Zyl (ST) , T Nzimande (ST) And the subs are: L Mahlangu (CB) , M Malundu (CB) , N Mbunba (CM) , E Van den Berg (CM) , J Kajimba (ST)

Liberia play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: B Colton (GK) , H Ainslie (CB) , H Christopher (CB) , D Crear (RB) , K Kirkbride (LB) , M Nisbett (CM) , J Woodhead (CDM) , C Kirkland (CDM) , R Moncur (RW) , J Ines (LW) , J Wathen (ST) And the subs are: D Maddocks (CB) , P Mairs (CB) , M Cookston (CM) , J Neily (CM) , J Pottinger (ST)

Welcome to Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana where South Africa will face Liberia.  This is a group stage match in the African Nations Cup.  The attendance is 40000.

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

11' - Nwa Nqakula successfully tackles John Woodhead and takes the ball.  Nwa Nqakula hits the ball long to Tone Breytenbach.  Tone Breytenbach curves the ball into the box, but Hayden Christopher intercepts and takes possession.  

14' - Hayden Christopher finds Chris Kirkland with a long ball.  Chris Kirkland plays the ball to John Woodhead.  John Woodhead attempts to use his skills to beat Inigo Engelbrecht and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

17' - Jonathan Ines takes a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Jonathan Ines scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Liberia player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

19' - Thuso Khumalo slides the ball to Elewijt Van Niekerk.  Elewijt Van Niekerk plays the ball to Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven spots a run from Thabo Nzimande.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - Chris Kirkland finds Dave Crear with a short pass.  Tokelo Chikunga dispossesses Dave Crear and takes possession.  South Africa attempt a quick counter attack.  Tokelo Chikunga sees a run from Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

37' - Inigo Engelbrecht sees a run from Jodocus Van Zyl.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Jodocus Van Zyl is able to take the ball.  Jodocus Van Zyl tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Jodocus Van Zyl scores!  That's a fine goal from the South Africa player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

38' - Liberia kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

46' - Liberia kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Inigo Engelbrecht brings the ball forward, outpacing John Woodhead.  

49' - Inigo Engelbrecht sees a run from Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Elewijt Van Niekerk is going to be taken off.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Chris Kirkland successfully tackles Tone Breytenbach and takes the ball.  Chris Kirkland sees a run from Mark Nisbett.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hayden Christopher will come off.  Dai Maddocks joins the game from the bench.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Thabo Nzimande will come off.  Jonathan Kajimba is going to be brought on.  

59' - Tone Breytenbach attempts to beat Harry Ainslie using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

59' - Tone Breytenbach curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Kian Kirkbride.  

66' - Mark Nisbett spots a run from Jordan Wathen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Jordan Wathen is caught offside!  

73' - Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven plays a long ball to Luvolwethu Mahlangu.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu passes to Jodocus Van Zyl.  Jodocus Van Zyl passes to Thuso Khumalo.  Thuso Khumalo finds Nwa Nqakula with a short pass.  Nwa Nqakula sees Tokelo Chikunga making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Tokelo Chikunga is able to control the ball.  Tokelo Chikunga tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

75' - Jonathan Kajimba successfully tackles Mark Nisbett and gains possession for his team.  South Africa attempt a quick counter attack.  Jonathan Kajimba tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a great goal from Jonathan Kajimba for South Africa!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

75' - Liberia kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Crear will come off.  Peter Mairs is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Harry Ainslie sees a run from Jordan Wathen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Jordan Wathen has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lambrecht Van Vollenhoven will come off.  Ernest Van den Berg is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jordan Wathen is going to be taken off.  Justin Pottinger is going to be brought on.  

82' - Chris Kirkland dispossesses Inigo Engelbrecht and the ball goes loose.  John Woodhead finds Chris Kirkland with a short pass.  Chris Kirkland curls in a cross and finds Rex Moncur.  Rex Moncur heads the ball towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

86' - Robert Loots finds Luvolwethu Mahlangu with a long ball.  Chris Kirkland tackles Luvolwethu Mahlangu and takes the ball.  Chris Kirkland hits the ball long to John Woodhead.  John Woodhead spots a run from Jonathan Ines.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

88' - Tokelo Chikunga plays a short pass to Luvolwethu Mahlangu.  Luvolwethu Mahlangu spots a run from Inigo Engelbrecht.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Inigo Engelbrecht is caught offside!  

90' - Chris Kirkland hits the ball long to Harry Ainslie.  Harry Ainslie sees a run from Justin Pottinger.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Justin Pottinger runs on to the ball.  Justin Pottinger looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Justin Pottinger scores!  That's a nice goal from the Liberia player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended South Africa 2 - 2 Liberia.