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Makgopa as an Evidence
Like most attackers on the field, the South African number 9 was discreet during the majority of the match.
But when his team needed him, he stepped up at the right time.
At the hour mark, and while the Atlas Lions were regaining momentum, Evidence Makgopa was found between the lines of the opposing defense.
The striker swallowed the space that Saïss left him, and took the ball in front of Bono, before beating him.
It was the only chance the scorer had, but it was enough to put Bafana Bafana on the path to qualification.
That's all we ask of an attacker.
Springsboks or Bafana Bafana?
Whether in rugby or football, South Africa remains South Africa.
The Hugo Bross players knew they were going to have to impose a significant physical challenge on their opponents and they did it brilliantly.
Very aggressive, the Sud-Afs did not pretend to engage in the duels, as evidenced by the yellow cards received by defenders Modiba, Kekana.
Against a team that likes to touch the ball, and even a little too much.
They showed personality and courage to make life difficult for their opponents, like man of the match Teboho Mokoena.
The Springboks/Bafana Bafana ate Atlas Lion.
Flops
Hakimi had a setback
Often impeccable in the important moments of the Moroccan selection, this time Achraf Hakimi completely faltered.
The Parisian was sure of himself when taking the penalty for hope 5 minutes from time.
But obviously the pressure was too strong and the full-back hit very hard in the air, Williams was beaten but the ball hit the crossbar.
Hakimi was exemplary throughout the competition, but football is cruel, and the image that will emerge from his CAN will be for years to come this decisive miss against South Africa.
Amine Adli could have done better
Placed on the right side of the attack in the absence of Ziyech, the Bayer Leverkusen player alternated between good and bad.
Despite his few flashes on his lane, the young winger lacked sharpness when he made the difference.
Like on this beautiful solo a few minutes before half-time, which ended up going off goal due to the Franco-Moroccan's lack of lucidity.
Overall, he knew how to be dangerous but was not fair enough in the last move which cost him a change at the hour mark.