WORLD CUP
Busan Asian Stadium, Pusan, South Korea
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Paraguay
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South Africa
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Paraguay
| Line-up | ||
|---|---|---|
| POS | No | Name |
G |
22 | Ricardo Tavarelli |
D |
2 | Francisco Arce |
D |
4 | Carlos Alberto Gamarra |
D |
5 | Celso Ayala |
D |
18 | Julio Cáceres |
D |
21 | Denis Ramón Caniza |
M |
6 | Estanislao Struway |
| M | 17 | Juan Carlos Franco |
M |
8 | Guido Alvarenga |
| M | 14 | Diego Gavilan |
M |
10 | Roberto Acuña |
M |
11 | Jorge Campos |
| M | 16 | Gustavo Morinigo |
F |
9 | Roque Santa Cruz |
| Substitutes | ||
| POS | No | Name |
| M | 14 | Diego Gavilan |
| M | 16 | Gustavo Morinigo |
| M | 17 | Juan Carlos Franco |
South Africa
| Line-up | ||
|---|---|---|
| POS | No | Name |
G |
16 | Andre Arendse |
D |
2 | Cyril Nzama |
D |
3 | Bradley Carnell |
D |
4 | Aaron Mokoena |
D |
13 | Pierre Issa |
| M | 9 | McDonald Mukansi |
D |
19 | Lucas Radebe |
M |
6 | MacBeth Sibaya |
M |
7 | Quinton Fortune |
M |
12 | Tebeho Mokoena |
M |
15 | Sibusiso Zuma |
F |
17 | Benedict McCarthy |
| F | 23 | George Koumantarkis |
| Substitutes | ||
| POS | No | Name |
| M | 9 | McDonald Mukansi |
| F | 23 | George Koumantarkis |
Match Stats
- Paraguay
- South Africa
| 9(6) | Shots (on goal) | 9(4) |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 4 | Corner kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0% | Time of Possession | 0% |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
90'
...and coolness from Quinton Fortune, whose stoppage-time penalty secured a share of the spoils
90'
...it's cleared, and that's the last action of the game. It finishes 2-2: a fine South African comeback from 2-0 down
90'
South Africa have a late free-kick inside their own half - but this one's going long...
90'
Seconds remaining... Paraguay's bench looks like an unhappy convention at the moment
90'
Sibaya is fouled by substitute Franco, and that's yet another yellow card
90'
Mukansi crosses as South Africa seek an unlikely winner - it's hacked clear by the Paraguay defence
90'
A couple of minutes of stoppage time remain, and Paraguay will be wondering how they let that 2-0 lead slip away
90'
Great penalty by Fortune, and the South African celebrations are delirious
90'
He hammers it high into the top corner - it's 2-2 and South Africa have completed a superb comeback!
90'
...and South Africa have a stoppage-time chance to equalise. Fortune to take it...
90'
Zuma makes a great run into the area... he tumbles over Tavarelli's challenge and it's a penalty! Tavarelli's booked...
89'
It's headed up and away... Mokoena is hit in the face by the ball and looks a bit dazed - he'll be OK to continue, though
88'
Gavilan breaks for Paraguay, but crosses to nobody... South Africa can move forward again
87'
Paraguay are pulling almost everyone back - not something you would have imagined when Arce's superb free-kick gave them that 2-0 lead
86'
Struway is off, and Juan Carlos Franco comes on for the closing moments of what has developed into a good second half
86'
Another Paraguay substitution coming up...
85'
Sibaya crosses, Koumantarkis flicks, it's scrambled away... Sibaya tries a shot from distance and it's over the top
84'
Tavarelli clutches the ball as a Radebe flick floats goalwards - late pressure...
83'
Koumantarkis tries to get on the end of a pass forward, but he's muscled out of it
82'
Gamarra is there again to break up a South Africa attack, and Santa Cruz attempts to carry on the move. He's thwarted, Fortune comes forward instead...
81'
...until Gamarra steps in for Paraguay, who look likely to have a far more uncomfortable closing few minutes than they may have bargained for
80'
South Africa trying to build again, and they're keeping the ball well
80'
Caniza races forward for Paraguay - but the offside flag stops him in his tracks
79'
Think we could see a few more big crosses coming in in the last ten minutes or so...
78'
Benni McCarthy is going off and the tall, strong Koumantarkis is coming on
78'
Paraguay's Acuna is down after a strong challenge... South Africa are set to make a change
77'
Mukansi again causes problems at the other end, but his final pass is a disappointment and a relieved Paraguay are able to clear their lines
76'
Santa Cruz, inevitably, is chasing - but the end result is only a goal-kick
75'
Paraguay have been sitting back - but a bad backpass by Carnell almost lets them in...
74'
He crosses low and it's scrambled away, but another good moment from South Africa
73'
Another long ball forward for South Africa frees Mukansi...
73'
Meantime, here's Radebe, striding into the Paraguay half - the move breaks down, though
72'
Another Paraguay change - Morinigo comes into the fray in place of Campos
71'
They're enjoying a much greater share of possession now than at any time in this game - can they translate it into an equaliser?
70'
Alvarenga was the Paraguayan to make way... and here come South Africa again
69'
Gavilan, the Paraguay substitute, shows neat skill to start a move which frees Campos - he can't quite keep it in play and it's a goal-kick
68'
Campos challenges Nzama for a long ball, and there's one or two moments of defensive confusion before the South African gets that one out of harm's way
67'
Signs that the pattern of this game is beginning to change: South Africa causing a few problems
66'
McCarthy gets a header to it, and Tavarelli holds on well
65'
South Africa on the move again - they win a free-kick which Fortune swings in...
65'
Caniza is late on Mokoena - it's another booking
64'
South Africa really pushed forward purposefully there, and they look to attack again through Carnell... he loses his footing at the crucial moment
63'
...and they pull a goal back as Struway deflects Mokoena's low shot into his own goal. An own goal, hope for South Africa - it's 2-1 now!
62'
...he heads back a deep cross, but things peter out after that - although that was probably their best move of the match
61'
Good movement from South Africa - McCarthy's waiting...
60'
Fortune and Nzama link, but a foul ends the attack and gives Paraguay a free-kick
59'
Mukansi races after a long ball forward, but to no avail as it skips away from him and goes out for a goal-kick
58'
McCarthy tries to provide it with an effort on the turn. It's cleared, and the ref is unmoved by South Africa claims for a handball
57'
Arendse collects the ball with Santa Cruz chasing again. It'll take something special for South Africa to find a route back now
56'
He's been special from free-kicks all game - and that was a strike of the highest quality
55'
Arce goes for glory - and he gets it, curling the ball sublimely past Arendse. Great goal - 2-0 Paraguay!
54'
Nzama brings down Santa Cruz in full flight - Arce will again mastermind this one... it's about 30 yards out
54'
Santa Cruz gets his head to yet another cross into the South Africa area, but it glances through to the keeper
53'
Fortune does well and gives Zuma the chance to unleash an effort from just outside the box - it's well-struck but whistles just over
52'
Almost a chance for South Africa, not really of their own making in a lot of ways
52'
McCarthy crosses and causes confusion in the Paraguay ranks - they scramble it away very unconvincingly indeed...
51'
Santa Cruz moves forward again, but Radebe gets there to head the ball back to his keeper
50'
Mukansi has a chance to cross from the right for South Africa, but it's a wretched ball and flies over everyone
49'
Enterprising play from the Paraguay man, and the South Africa defence rather opened up there
48'
Gamarra does well in midfield, picking up a ricochet and surging forward. He tries his luck from outside the area, but is wide of the mark
48'
Santa Cruz chases a long ball forward, and Radebe - in the right place at the right time once more - deals with it calmly
47'
It was an acrobatic effort, and Tavarelli didn't look entirely convincing in the way he dealt with it
46'
Straight away, they're on the attack - and Zuma gets a somewhat half-hit shot in. Tavarelli saves, but that's better already
45'
South Africa kick off the second half - they've got to find more invention if they are to get anything from this game
45'
He's back on his feet - and the referee blows the half-time whistle. Paraguay lead 1-0, and deservedly so
45'
Zuma is booked for a heavy challenge on Caceres, who is left grounded and looks in some pain
45'
South Africa attempt a push goalwards, but to no avail - seconds left until the break
45'
Half-time pretty much here, and we'll soon know how much stoppage time there's going to be
44'
In reality, Paraguay could have had this game all but wrapped up now if it wasn't for the South African keeper's excellent work
43'
A great header from the Paraguay striker again - he's looking sharp today
42'
Caniza crosses and Santa Cruz heads goalwards - only a fine tip-over by Arendse prevents South Africa from going two goals down
42'
It's floated in, but the referee spots an infringement
41'
Another Paraguay free-kick: Alvarenga is the man fouled this time. This one is midway inside the South Africa half...
40'
South Africa will have to find more ambition in their play now - they just haven't produced enough to worry the side who now lead them
39'
Arce takes the free-kick, and Santa Cruz heads home from around six yards. Arce the dangerman once more - he's set up the goal which gives Paraguay a 1-0 lead!
38'
Ayala again produces a good header clear with Fortune lurking. Radebe is adjudged to have fouled Acuna at the other end, and gets a yellow card
37'
Good skill by Zuma on half-way keeps South Africa in possession, and they move forward to win a free-kick midway inside Paraguay territory
36'
Long ball forward from South Africa - long ball out of play, as it turns out
35'
Ayala's powerful header clear deals with the free-kick effectively enough
35'
Paraguay tackle back well as Zuma threatens: Fortune takes over and Caceres is booked for bringing him down
34'
Paraguay have the throw, and the game is going through a better spell just at the moment
34'
Fortune delivers, Tavarelli gathers - and Campos breaks...
33'
Mukansi breaks with purpose, and his charge brings a corner at the other end
33'
Paraguay have the corner - Arce delivers, but South Africa stand their ground
32'
Santa Cruz meets it with a good header, which Arendse meets with a fine save. Best open play chance of the match
31'
South Africa on the defensive: Campos plays a fine cross into the heart of the area...
30'
Mukansi, the substitute, looks to make ground for South Africa. He doesn't manage it
29'
A South Africa free-kick on halfway brings an aimless ball - straight out of play for a throw to Paraguay
28'
Lovely skill by Santa Cruz gets him clear down the right, and again Radebe shows immaculate timing to cut off his intended pass forward
28'
Fortune tries his luck with a free-kick - it's blocked and cleared downfield in a style some people associate with 1980s Wimbledon teams
27'
McDonald Mukansi comes on for South Africa, with Issa, who had picked up a knock, making way for him
26'
No question that Arce's delivery from set-pieces looks to be a formidable threat for his side
25'
Arce again - he bends it in and the kick causes chaos until Arendse eventually grabs the ball
25'
Arce's free-kick is deep and South Africa are glad to get that away for a corner
24'
Caniza and Campos link: Arce looks forward and Alvarenga is fouled on the right...
23'
Arce crosses well - again Santa Cruz just misses out. Good spell for Paraguay
23'
...but that was another example of Paraguay's ability to find the direct route towards goal. They're not afraid to hit the ball long
22'
Santa Cruz gets onto a pass from Gamarra - Issa defends well and the Paraguay star's effort goes across the face of goal
21'
The game hasn't woken up and neither has the atmosphere - the sparse-looking crowd haven't made themselves heard much as yet
21'
...They do the defending well, clearing the ball back to the halfway line
20'
Good football by Paraguay, who then have to do some defending as McCarthy crosses deep
19'
Santa Cruz tries to change all that, darting towards the area: only a fine interception by Radebe stops him getting on the end of a deep cross
19'
More midfield play - Paraguay passing neatly and short, but not really advancing that much
18'
They haven't really been unduly troubled so far, although South Africa have the pace to create danger
17'
Zuma makes a threatening burst forward, but Paraguay are getting their challenges in with plenty of efficiency and not much fuss
16'
It's a little bit cagey: Arce has come closest to scoring with that sweetly-struck free-kick
16'
Other end - a Fortune cross, another steady piece of goalkeeping
15'
Arce plays it into the heart of the area, and Arendse is there with plenty of Paraguay players waiting to finish it off
15'
Free-kick to Paraguay around the half-way line - looks like this one could go long
14'
...and South Africa win a throw from which Gamarra intercepts well
13'
South Africa on the ball at the back - Issa plays it forward...
12'
...and Paraguay are soon back on the attack with some neat passing
12'
Sibusiso Zuma takes the ball on and swings in a dangerous cross from the left - the keeper gathers, though
12'
South Africa play the ball back to Arendse, who's been this game's man in the spotlight of late
11'
The first indication of what Paraguay can do from dead ball situations - cause problems, essentially
10'
Arendse gets to that, punching it clear. Good goalkeeping from the one-time Fulham player
10'
He hits it superbly and Arendse makes an excellent stop, tipping the ball over. Corner...
9'
Arce is sizing this one up - it's about 25 yards out towards the corner of the area...
8'
Santa Cruz is felled by Issa as he tries to get on to a good through ball - free-kick to Paraguay in a dangerous position
8'
It's played in by Fortune, but keeper Tavarelli catches confidently
7'
Pretty even stuff so far: Arendse gathers and sets South Africa away, starting a move from which they win a corner...
6'
Then Benni McCarthy leaps for a high cross inside the Paraguay area - the referee doesn't like the challenge and it's a free-kick
5'
Acuna briefly finds himself some space around 30 yards out and tries his luck - the effort is blocked
4'
Then Fortune makes a strong and purposeful run down the left, and his cross causes one or two problems before Paraguay get it away
4'
South Africa on the ball again with Radebe, who looks to hit it long - Sibaya takes it on and hits a skidding long-range shot which isn't far wide of the mark
3'
Santa Cruz then waits for a cross to come in: it's all in vain, as the ball is overhit and drifts harmlessly away
2'
They briefly get the ball inside the Paraguay half, but it's soon won back - until Pierre Issa steps in to good effect
1'
Santa Cruz found plenty of space there - a worrying start for South Africa
1'
Straight away, Santa Cruz goes into the South Africa area - he tumbles under challnge from keeper Arendse, but no penalty is given
Paraguay get the game under way - not much of a crowd in the stadium today...