South Africa don bundle out of the World Cup on Sunday, as Canada defeat them 1-0 for the first knockout round match. The game wey happen for the tournament see Bafana Bafana lose to a late goal from Stephen Eustaquio for the 92nd minute. On balance of play, Canada really deserve the victory, but e still be disappointing exit for the South Africans.
Coach Hugo Broos yarn say im team lack the necessary power and speed on the day. For player ratings, Ronwen Williams get 8, as im make several saves wey keep South Africa for the game. Im no fit do anything to prevent the winner, and im no make any distribution mistakes. Khuliso Mudau get 7, with some excellent tackles wey enhance im reputation, though im no add to forward movement as frequently as we know im fit.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi get 8, another outstanding showing wey rescue Bafana on several occasions. Pundits dey drool over im ability, and Chicago Fire fit dey sell am soon. Ime Okon get 5, as im dey out of position for set pieces, where Bafana don be weak for the tournament. Im make some good under-pressure clearances, but na im header straight back at Canada wey gift the co-hosts the chance to shoot for their winner.
Aubrey Modiba get 5, as im dey busy but dispossessed every time im go forward, quickly pressed off the ball by Canada physical approach. Sphephelo Sithole get 7, a strong performance for the heart of the team with many key tackles and physical presence wey no allow Canada to dominate midfield duels. Teboho Mokoena get 6, with more expected after im sit out the last game against South Korea. Im try some long-range shots but no be as effective for driving the team forward.
Oswin Appollis get 6, as the winger no dey aggressive enough initially, going back rather than taking on defenders, but for the second half im start to look sharper. Relebohile Mofokeng get 4, taken off at halftime because im no fit cope physically for the game. Thapelo Maseko get 4, as im get incredible pace but really no know wetin to do with am, and im get imself into muddle. Evidence Makgopa get 5, another hard-working performance but few opportunities on the ball and im first touch let am down.
Thalente Mbatha get 6, adding more power after coming on for Mofokeng at halftime, but im no fit get off one of im customary long-range shots. Iqraam Rayners and Tshepang Moremi also come on as substitutes but no get enough time on field for rating.
