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28/11/2046, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Kuwait

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) , K Mbalula (ST) , D Rantie (ST) And the subs are: R De Villiers (CB) , R Baloyi (CB) , S Nhlapo (CM) , G Van der Linde (CM) , L Mensah (ST)

Kuwait play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: S Nazir (GK) , A Maalouf (CB) , W Hamed (CB) , H Abdelrahman (RB) , F Kheirallah (LB) , A Najibullah (CM) , A Edris (CM) , A Dandachi (CAM) , A Rayes (RW) , Z Abdullah (LW) , Y Hamady (ST) And the subs are: M Guler (CB) , H Boiarry (CB) , R Najdi (CM) , I Habibi (CM) , J Adel (ST)
Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Kuwait.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 32483.

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

3' - Joe Akindele passes to Zander Fourie.  Zander Fourie slides the ball to Broos NaudÚ.  Broos NaudÚ spots a run from Paul Mpoyi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Paul Mpoyi has strayed offside!  

6' - Joe Akindele tries to beat Waleed Hamed using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Joe Akindele runs with the ball!  

7' - Joe Akindele spots a run from David Rantie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but David Rantie is caught offside!  

10' - Zafa Abdullah passes a long ball to Faisal Kheirallah.  Faisal Kheirallah finds Amjad Edris with a short pass.  Amjad Edris attempts to use his skills to beat Broos NaudÚ.  The opposing player is unable to stop Amjad Edris who takes the ball forward!  

10' - Amjad Edris spots a run from Yasin Hamady.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

13' - Tokelo Chikunga passes the ball to James Jonker.  James Jonker passes a long ball to Broos NaudÚ.  Broos NaudÚ uses his pace to beat Abdul Maalouf.  

14' - Broos NaudÚ crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Kwanda Mbalula.  Kwanda Mbalula directs a header hoping to beat Syed Nazir...but Syed Nazir gets down to stop the shot!  

17' - Syed Nazir passes to Ahmed Najibullah.  Ahmed Najibullah sees a run from Yasin Hamady.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Yasin Hamady is able to control the ball.  Yasin Hamady takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

18' - Zachary Heyns sees a run from David Rantie.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but David Rantie is caught offside!  

20' - Zafa Abdullah plays a long pass to Haider Abdelrahman.  Haider Abdelrahman sees Yasin Hamady making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Yasin Hamady has strayed offside!  

25' - Tokelo Chikunga finds James Jonker with a long pass.  Waleed Hamed successfully tackles James Jonker and the ball goes loose.  Waleed Hamed finds Amer Dandachi with a long pass.  Nwa Nqakula dispossesses Amer Dandachi and takes possession.  Nwa Nqakula plays a long ball to Zander Fourie.  Zander Fourie passes to Tokelo Chikunga.  Amer Dandachi tackles Tokelo Chikunga and the ball goes loose.  Zander Fourie tackles Abdul Maalouf and takes possession.  South Africa attempt a quick counter attack.  With a turn of pace, Zander Fourie beats Waleed Hamed.  

26' - Zander Fourie whips in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

29' - Waleed Hamed passes the ball to Amjad Edris.  Amjad Edris passes to Ahmed Najibullah.  Ahmed Najibullah sees Zafa Abdullah making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Zafa Abdullah runs on to the ball.  Zafa Abdullah strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but Zachary Heyns stops the shot!  

30' - Zachary Heyns sees a run from Tokelo Chikunga.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Tokelo Chikunga takes the ball.  Tokelo Chikunga attempts the cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 

35' - Kamohelo Mthethwa dispossesses Amer Dandachi and takes possession.  Asif Rayes successfully tackles Kamohelo Mthethwa and takes possession.  Kuwait attempt to counter.  Asif Rayes sees a run from Zafa Abdullah.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Zafa Abdullah takes the ball.  Zafa Abdullah shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but Zachary Heyns stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Amjad Edris gets to the ball first...Amjad Edris fires a shot towards goal...but its wide!

41' - Zachary Heyns chips a long ball to Nwa Nqakula.  Nwa Nqakula finds Kwanda Mbalula with a short pass.  Kwanda Mbalula passes to David Rantie.  David Rantie plays a short pass to Paul Mpoyi.  Paul Mpoyi speeds past Ahmed Najibullah.  

42' - Paul Mpoyi crosses the ball, but opposing player Abdul Maalouf takes possession.  

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

45' - Kuwait kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Waleed Hamed finds Ahmed Najibullah with a short pass.  Ahmed Najibullah slides the ball to Abdul Maalouf.  Abdul Maalouf plays a long pass to Amjad Edris.  Amjad Edris hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Amjad Edris for Kuwait!  The keeper had no chance!

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ahmed Najibullah will come off.  Imran Habibi is going to be brought on.  

54' - James Jonker plays a long pass to Tokelo Chikunga.  Tokelo Chikunga sees Broos NaudÚ making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Broos NaudÚ is able to take the ball.  Broos NaudÚ attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Syed Nazir stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Faisal Kheirallah is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

56' - Broos NaudÚ attempts to beat Abdul Maalouf using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

56' - Broos NaudÚ sees Tokelo Chikunga making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Tokelo Chikunga is caught offside!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Waleed Hamed will come off.  Mohsin Guler is going to be brought on.  

74' - Kamohelo Mthethwa spots a run from Zander Fourie.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Zander Fourie is able to control the ball.  Zander Fourie tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...David Rantie pounces on the loose ball...David Rantie hits a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from David Rantie for South Africa!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

74' - Kuwait kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nwa Nqakula is going to be taken off.  Rex Baloyi joins the game from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Yasin Hamady is going to be taken off.  Jawad Adel is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zander Fourie is going to be taken off.  Remi De Villiers is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Joe Akindele sees David Rantie making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and David Rantie runs on to the ball.  David Rantie tries to cutback, but Broos NaudÚ overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Tokelo Chikunga looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Syed Nazir!  Amer Dandachi is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tokelo Chikunga is going to be taken off.  Steven Nhlapo is going to be brought on.  

84' - Rex Baloyi passes the ball to Kamohelo Mthethwa.  Kamohelo Mthethwa plays a long pass to Joe Akindele.  Joe Akindele attempts to use his skills to beat Haider Abdelrahman and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

86' - Joe Akindele takes a shot from long range, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Joe Akindele for South Africa!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

86' - Kuwait kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Amer Dandachi passes the ball to Abdul Maalouf.  Abdul Maalouf plays a short pass to Faisal Kheirallah.  Faisal Kheirallah plays a short pass to Haider Abdelrahman.  Haider Abdelrahman plays a long pass to Imran Habibi.  Imran Habibi sees Asif Rayes making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Asif Rayes is caught offside!  



The match has ended South Africa 2 - 1 Kuwait.