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2010 FIFA World Cup: France v South Africa 1-2 In this thirty-fourth match video, we relive the game played between France & South Africa. South Africa ended their Group A campaign on a high note with a battling win over France, as the hosts were eliminated from the World Cup on goal difference. Carlos Alberto Parreira’s side become the first host nation to fail to reach the second round of the tournament but they can hold their heads high after a performance full of spirit and endeavour. Goals from Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela gave Bafana Bafana hope of qualifying at the interval, but they ultimately ran out of steam as they chased the goals they needed to overhaul second-placed Mexico. France, who had Yohann Gourcuff harshly dismissed before the break, did manage to pull a goal back through Florent Malouda, but Raymond Domenech’s men never looked like rescuing what has been a shambolic World Cup. Rumours of a rift in their squad developed into a fully-fledged row that saw Les Bleus striker Nicolas Anelkas sent home in disgrace on Saturday for arguing with Domenech – and the fall-out from that incident saw captain Patrice Evra dropped for this game. There had also been reports that some French players would refuse to play in this match, and although a boycott did not materialise, Domenech’s reign as manager ended with a defeat that left his side bottom of the group. South Africa deservedly went ahead after 20 minutes when France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris completely missed Siphiwe Tshabalala’s corner and Khumalo. From: comfortablynumb1975x Views: 183 0 ratings Time: 08:42 More in Sports

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