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26/09/2046, Aleppo International Stadium, Aleppo, Syria, Live on National TV
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Syria Vs South Africa

Syria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Rehmann (GK) , A Hamady (CB) , A Srour (CB) , K Haque (RB) , T Ishak (LB) , Y Abdul (CDM) , F Akram (CAM) , D Masih (RM) , A Amiri (LM) , W Rauf (ST) , A Naqvi (ST) And the subs are: K Abad (CB) , H Soltani (CB) , M Bhutto (CM) , S Farra (CM) , Z Nasrallah (ST)

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: Z Heyns (GK) , K Mthethwa (CB) , N Nqakula (CB) , J Akindele (RB) , J Jonker (LB) , Z Fourie (CDM) , B NaudÚ (CAM) , T Chikunga (RM) , P Mpoyi (LM) , D Rantie (ST) , K Mbalula (ST) And the subs are: R Baloyi (CB) , R De Villiers (CB) , G Van der Linde (CM) , S Nhlapo (CM) , L Mensah (ST)

Welcome to Aleppo International Stadium in Aleppo, Syria where Syria will face South Africa.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 39662.

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

20' - Tariq Ishak plays a short pass to Abdul Hamady.  Abdul Hamady sees Farhan Akram making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Farhan Akram is able to control the ball.  Farhan Akram tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Farhan Akram scores!  That's a nice goal from the Syria player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

25' - Tokelo Chikunga passes to James Jonker.  James Jonker passes the ball to Joe Akindele.  Joe Akindele slides the ball to Zander Fourie.  Zander Fourie speeds past Aftab Naqvi.  

26' - Zander Fourie sees a run from Paul Mpoyi.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Paul Mpoyi is able to take the ball.  Paul Mpoyi takes a shot...but Azam Rehmann performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

31' - Aftab Srour tackles Zander Fourie and the ball goes loose.  Paul Mpoyi attempts to beat Tariq Ishak using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

33' - Paul Mpoyi sees Tokelo Chikunga making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Tokelo Chikunga takes the ball.  Tokelo Chikunga tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Azam Rehmann manages to stop the shot!  

36' - Azam Rehmann finds Aftab Srour with a long pass.  Aftab Srour plays a short pass to Amer Amiri.  Zander Fourie dispossesses Amer Amiri and takes the ball.  Zander Fourie takes the ball past Aftab Naqvi with a turn of pace.  

37' - Zander Fourie runs with the ball, beating Farhan Akram.  

38' - Zander Fourie uses his pace to beat Farhan Akram.  

43' - Abdul Hamady plays a long ball to Kamran Haque.  Kamran Haque curves the ball into the box, but Nwa Nqakula intercepts and takes possession.  

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

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

50' - Farhan Akram sees Aftab Naqvi making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Aftab Naqvi takes the ball.  Aftab Naqvi shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Syria!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

53' - Paul Mpoyi finds Zander Fourie with a short pass.  Zander Fourie finds James Jonker with a short pass.  James Jonker spots a run from Kwanda Mbalula.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kwanda Mbalula takes the ball.  Kwanda Mbalula shoots...and its in! It's a nice goal from Kwanda Mbalula for South Africa!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

54' - Syria kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Yasin Abdul is going to be taken off.  Kashif Abad is going to be brought on.  

62' - Danyaal Masih plays the ball to Waqas Rauf.  Nwa Nqakula successfully tackles Waqas Rauf and takes possession.  Nwa Nqakula finds Zander Fourie with a short pass.  Zander Fourie takes the ball past Aftab Naqvi with a turn of pace.  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aftab Srour will come off.  Haaris Soltani is brought on from the bench.  

71' - Nwa Nqakula spots a run from Kwanda Mbalula.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kwanda Mbalula is able to take the ball.  Kwanda Mbalula attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Azam Rehmann deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  South Africa.  David Rantie gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Zander Fourie.  Zander Fourie directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...and Zander Fourie scores!  That's a good goal from the South Africa player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

71' - Syria kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Amer Amiri is going to be taken off.  Shayan Farra is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kamohelo Mthethwa will come off.  Rex Baloyi is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tokelo Chikunga is going to be taken off.  Steven Nhlapo joins the game from the bench.  

82' - Kashif Abad tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Syria.  Shayan Farra will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Danyaal Masih.  Danyaal Masih heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot sails over the bar!

89' - Zachary Heyns plays a long ball to Zander Fourie.  Tariq Ishak tackles Zander Fourie and the ball goes loose.  David Rantie plays a short pass to Zander Fourie.  Zander Fourie curls in a cross, finding Paul Mpoyi.  Paul Mpoyi jumps up to head the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the ball hits the post!  Kamran Haque is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

90' - Steven Nhlapo sees a run from Paul Mpoyi.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Paul Mpoyi is caught offside!  



The match has ended Syria 2 - 2 South Africa.