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23/09/2037, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G6
South Africa Vs Algeria

South Africa play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Yalley (GK) , Q Mxoyana (CB) , S Goosen (CB) , S Blaauw (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , R Nyatama (LB) , J Van Heerden (CDM) , T Hanekom (CAM) , K Govender (RM) , L Makwetla (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) And the subs are: D Nkoana (CB) , L Yampanya (CB) , T Nomvete (CM) , C Kita (CM) , V Van Vollenhoven (ST)

Algeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: S Kabir (GK) , R Maududi (CB) , A Ghazal (CB) , H Liabes (RB) , J Kechamli (LB) , I Samad (CDM) , R Derrag (CAM) , S Drif (RM) , A Belatreche (LM) , F Halliche (ST) , A Fernandez (ST) And the subs are: A Zaoui (CB) , G Aichi (CB) , A Niati (CM) , I Hamlaoui (CM) , M Ghazi (ST)
Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Algeria.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 25128.

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

9' - Sam Blaauw dispossesses Shayan Drif and takes the ball.  Sam Blaauw plays a long ball to Tshepo Hanekom.  Tshepo Hanekom finds Lebogang Makwetla with a short pass.  Lebogang Makwetla sees Bongi Mathoho making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Bongi Mathoho takes the ball.  Bongi Mathoho attempts the cutback, the ball falling to Lebogang Makwetla.  Lebogang Makwetla tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Lebogang Makwetla for South Africa!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

10' - Algeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Asif Ghazal passes the ball to Rehan Derrag.  Rehan Derrag attempts to use his skills to beat Tshepo Hanekom and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

19' - Rehan Derrag sees Abdul Fernandez making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Abdul Fernandez takes the ball.  Abdul Fernandez tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Abdul Fernandez scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Algeria player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

23' - James Van Heerden plays the ball to Lebogang Makwetla.  Lebogang Makwetla slides the ball to Quashawn Mxoyana.  Quashawn Mxoyana sees Tshepo Hanekom making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Tshepo Hanekom is able to take the ball.  Tshepo Hanekom shoots...but Syed Kabir stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bongi Mathoho is first to the ball...Bongi Mathoho looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Bongi Mathoho for South Africa!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

23' - Algeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Lebogang Makwetla tries to beat Ibrahim Samad using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

31' - Lebogang Makwetla spots a run from Tshepo Hanekom.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Tshepo Hanekom takes the ball.  Tshepo Hanekom hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

36' - Rehman Maududi sees Rehan Derrag making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Rehan Derrag is caught offside!  

39' - Tshepo Hanekom hits the ball long to James Van Heerden.  Jeffrey Kechamli tackles James Van Heerden and the ball goes loose.  James Van Heerden attempts to use his skills to beat Rehman Maududi, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Rehman Maududi has been booked.  That will be a freekick for South Africa.  

40' - Tshepo Hanekom stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find James Van Heerden.  James Van Heerden jumps up and gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Syed Kabir...but the shot is offtarget!

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

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

51' - Ibrahim Samad plays a short pass to Rehan Derrag.  Rehan Derrag finds Ibrahim Samad with a short pass.  James Van Heerden successfully tackles Ibrahim Samad and gains possession for his team.  South Africa attempt to counter.  James Van Heerden sees a run from Tshepo Hanekom.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Tshepo Hanekom is able to control the ball.  Tshepo Hanekom attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Syed Kabir stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...James Van Heerden pounces on the loose ball...James Van Heerden attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and James Van Heerden scores!  Its a goal for South Africa!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

52' - Algeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - Asif Belatreche slides the ball to Shayan Drif.  Shayan Drif plays a short pass to Hassan Liabes.  Hassan Liabes plays a long ball to Ibrahim Samad.  Ibrahim Samad curls in a cross, and manages to find Shayan Drif.  Shayan Drif directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a fine goal from Shayan Drif for Algeria!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

59' - James Van Heerden finds Sam Blaauw with a short pass.  Sam Blaauw slides the ball to Paul Modjeka.  Paul Modjeka finds Tshepo Hanekom with a short pass.  Farhan Halliche tackles Tshepo Hanekom and takes possession.  Farhan Halliche sees a run from Abdul Fernandez.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Abdul Fernandez is able to control the ball.  Abdul Fernandez looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Tyrell Yalley!  

63' - Tyrell Yalley sees a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

67' - Rehan Derrag chips a long ball to Asif Ghazal.  Asif Ghazal plays a short pass to Shayan Drif.  Tshepo Hanekom successfully tackles Shayan Drif and gains possession for his team.  Tshepo Hanekom finds Kwau Govender with a long pass.  Kwau Govender whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Rehman Maududi.  

68' - Rehman Maududi sees Asif Belatreche making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Asif Belatreche is caught offside!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Blaauw is going to be taken off.  Dume Nkoana is brought on from the bench.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kwau Govender will come off.  Leo Yampanya joins the game from the bench.  

76' - Ibrahim Samad plays a long ball to Jeffrey Kechamli.  Tshepo Hanekom successfully tackles Jeffrey Kechamli and takes possession.  Tshepo Hanekom speeds past Rehan Derrag.  

77' - Tshepo Hanekom spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bongi Mathoho runs on to the ball.  Bongi Mathoho tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Asif Belatreche is going to be taken off.  Amjad Niati is going to be brought on.  

80' - Rehan Derrag looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Tyrell Yalley!  The linesman signals its a corner for Algeria.  Hassan Liabes places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Amjad Niati.  Amjad Niati gets his head to the ball towards goal...and Amjad Niati scores!  That's a good goal from the Algeria player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

82' - Sammy Goosen slides the ball to Dume Nkoana.  Dume Nkoana passes to Paul Modjeka.  Paul Modjeka spots a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Bongi Mathoho has strayed offside!  

86' - Rehan Derrag passes a long ball to Asif Ghazal.  Asif Ghazal spots a run from Farhan Halliche.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Farhan Halliche is able to take the ball.  Farhan Halliche reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Abdul Fernandez.  Abdul Fernandez looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Tyrell Yalley!  The linesman signals its a corner for Algeria.  Hassan Liabes gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Tshepo Hanekom intercepts the ball.  

88' - Shayan Drif attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Shayan Drif for Algeria!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

88' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rehman Maududi will come off.  Asif Zaoui is going to be brought on.  

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

91' - Lebogang Makwetla passes the ball to Quashawn Mxoyana.  Quashawn Mxoyana slides the ball to Lebogang Makwetla.  With a turn of pace, Lebogang Makwetla beats Ibrahim Samad.  

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



The match has ended South Africa 3 - 4 Algeria.