South Africa bowed out of the World Cup in dignity after beating a disorganized French team 2-1 in their last Group A match on Tuesday.
The victory couldn't stop Bafana Bafana from being the first host team ever to fail to reach the World Cup knockout stage while 1998 champions France made an early exit to end their suicidal South Africa trip.
Twenty minutes into action, Bongani Kuhumalo headed a cross home at the far post, putting the hosts ahead.
Six minutes later France were reduced to 10 men as Yoan Gourcuff went up for an aerial challenge with MacBeth Sibaya and caught the South African jaw with his elbow. Colombian referee Oscar Ruiz showed a straight red card.
South Africa's Bernard Parker (R) vies with France's Abou Diaby during a Group A match between France and South Africa at the 2010 World Cup football match in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1.
Djibril Cisse looked devastated, shaking his head in disbelief.
South Africa doubled their lead in the 37th minute as Katlego Mphela tapped home in a goalmouth melee.
At the 51st minute, Siphiwe Tshabalala sent a through ball into the area for Katlego Mphela, who smashed it at the outside of the post.
Moments later Mphela forced a beautiful save from French keeper Oscar Perez.
France showed their teeth in the later part of the second half, threatening the South African goal several times.
Their efforts bore fruit at the 70th minute as Bacary Sagna slid Franck Ribery in on the right of the penalty area and he squared for Florent Malouda to roll into an empty net.
For most of the game and off the pitch, France were a mess. They lost captain Patrice Evra after he was left out of their line-up in the wake of the damaging Nicolas Anelka drama.
Chelsea striker Anelka was kicked out of the team after he insulted coach Raymond Domenech, whose side then refused to train in protest.
South Africa made history by staging Africa's first World Cup and becoming the first hosts to be shut out of the second round.
Uruguay qualified from Group A with seven points and Mexico, the 1-0 losers to Uruguay on Tuesday, made the cut, too.
South Africa came third with four points but less goals, with France last on one draw and two losses.
South Africa's Tsepo Masilela (Front) fights for the ball with a player of France during the Group A match between France and South Africa at the 2010 World Cup football match in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1.
IMF任命新首席经济学家
学前英语常用词汇:动词的第三人称单数形式
新应用让你提前在机场点餐
闹钟1遍就叫醒 6招告别起床困难户
中国人易“误解”的英语词句辨析:表达方式篇
中国人易“误解”的英语词句辨析:日常用语篇
爆笑瞬间抓拍:又有熊从大学树上掉下来啦!
初中英语常用同义词辨析(21)
幼儿英语单词大全:蔬菜英语名称(vegetables)
奥巴马比批评者更懂伊朗
学前英语常用词汇: 学习用品(school things)
神人!不会讲法语 却荣获法语拼字比赛冠军
霍金1亿美元寻智慧外星人
学前英语常用词汇:单词的缩写
太阳报刊登英女王幼年时行纳粹礼照片
考眼力:图中的雪豹在哪儿?
幼儿英语单词大全:交通工具英语名称(vehicles)
幼升小英语单词:水果类
幼儿英语单词大全:衣服英语名称(clothes)
BBC:富人如何越来越富?花样投资有诀窍
生日在即,小王子新萌照曝光
詹皇签约华纳进军好莱坞
学前英语常用词汇: 人体(body)
光做仰卧起坐练不出马甲线
学前英语常用词汇:水果、蔬菜(fruit & vegetables)
少儿英语单词卡片:职业英语名称
尼日利亚总统访美会晤克里国务卿
导演:小黄人这么蠢只能是男孩
学前英语常用词汇:疑问词
中国人全球最勤奋 网友吐槽生活所迫
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |