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21/11/2026, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Canada

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Tshwete (GK) , P Batakela (CB) , T Mahlobo (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , E Sono (LB) , G Breytenbach (CDM) , C Douna (CAM) , R Majoro (RM) , P Chohan (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) , F Kabangu (ST) And the subs are: S Mokotjo (CB) , T Molewa (CB) , L Makwetla (CM) , M Matlaba (CM) , M Gcaba (ST)

Canada play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: N Banks (GK) , A Meek (CB) , F Montand (CB) , M Hilton (RB) , M Bellis (LB) , I Lamond (CM) , G de Beauvoir (CM) , J Bigg (CAM) , M Huppert (RW) , A Rubel (LW) , F Hinault (ST) And the subs are: I Todd (CB) , D Lochridge (CB) , C Riggins (CM) , V Oliphant (CM) , T Batie (ST)

Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Canada.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 27950.

1' - South Africa kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Paul Batakela plays the ball to Ebi Sono.  Ebi Sono passes to Chata Douna.  Chata Douna sees Floyd Kabangu making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Floyd Kabangu is able to take the ball.  Floyd Kabangu attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

7' - Nicholas Banks passes to Grant de Beauvoir.  Grant de Beauvoir hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and Grant de Beauvoir scores!  That's a superb goal from the Canada player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

7' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Gregor Breytenbach plays the ball to Paul Batakela.  Paul Batakela passes the ball to Puleng Chohan.  Puleng Chohan passes a long ball to Paul Modjeka.  Paul Modjeka plays a short pass to Floyd Kabangu.  Floyd Kabangu sees a run from Reneilwe Majoro.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Reneilwe Majoro is able to take the ball.  Reneilwe Majoro strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Joel Bigg gets to the ball first and clears.

16' - Thuso Mahlobo sees Chata Douna making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chata Douna takes the ball.  Chata Douna tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

25' - Alen Meek successfully tackles Thuso Mahlobo and gains possession for his team.  Alen Meek sees Ferrand Hinault making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ferrand Hinault is able to take the ball.  Ferrand Hinault tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ferrand Hinault for Canada!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

26' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Grant de Beauvoir sees Ian Lamond making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Lamond takes the ball.  Ian Lamond reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Ebi Sono intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

33' - Ebi Sono plays a long ball to Paul Batakela.  Matt Bellis successfully tackles Paul Batakela and takes the ball.  Matt Bellis sees a run from Ian Lamond.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Lamond runs on to the ball.  Ian Lamond attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Andile Tshwete gets down to stop the shot!  

36' - Andile Tshwete passes the ball to Chata Douna.  Chata Douna attempts to outskill Franchot Montand and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

37' - Chata Douna attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

41' - Franchot Montand plays the ball to Joel Bigg.  Joel Bigg sees Mark Huppert making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mark Huppert has strayed offside!  

44' - Bongi Mathoho passes to Paul Batakela.  Paul Batakela passes a long ball to Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach sees a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Grant de Beauvoir plays the ball to Joel Bigg.  Joel Bigg passes the ball to Grant de Beauvoir.  Grant de Beauvoir finds Alen Meek with a long pass.  Alen Meek sees a run from Ferrand Hinault.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ferrand Hinault is able to control the ball.  Ferrand Hinault attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a great goal from Ferrand Hinault for Canada!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

49' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - Gregor Breytenbach attempts to use his skills to beat Joel Bigg and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

57' - Gregor Breytenbach tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Gregor Breytenbach for South Africa!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Lamond is going to be taken off.  Clint Riggins joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - Puleng Chohan uses his pace to beat Clint Riggins.  

62' - Puleng Chohan sees a run from Bongi Mathoho.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

65' - Ferrand Hinault finds Clint Riggins with a short pass.  Chata Douna tackles Clint Riggins and takes possession.  South Africa try to launch a quick counter attack.  Franchot Montand dispossesses Chata Douna and takes the ball.  Reneilwe Majoro tackles Franchot Montand and gains possession for his team.  South Africa try to launch a quick counter attack.  With a turn of pace, Reneilwe Majoro beats Grant de Beauvoir.  

68' - Matt Bellis finds Clint Riggins with a short pass.  Clint Riggins runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Bongi Mathoho.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Bongi Mathoho.  That will be a freekick for Canada.  

70' - Clint Riggins hits the ball long to Franchot Montand.  Ferrand Hinault places the ball to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Thuso Mahlobo intercepts the ball.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joel Bigg is going to be taken off.  Varocher Oliphant is going to be brought on.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bongi Mathoho is going to be taken off.  Mark Gcaba joins the game from the bench.  

75' - Reneilwe Majoro tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Mark Gcaba gets to the ball first...Mark Gcaba attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

77' - Nicholas Banks spots a run from Varocher Oliphant.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Varocher Oliphant runs on to the ball.  Varocher Oliphant takes a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Grant de Beauvoir gets to the ball first...Grant de Beauvoir looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Hilton will come off.  Dillon Lochridge joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Batakela will come off.  Thabo Molewa joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Clint Riggins spots a run from Ferrand Hinault.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ferrand Hinault is able to control the ball.  Ferrand Hinault reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Mark Huppert.  Mark Huppert shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from Mark Huppert for Canada!  The ball went in off the upright!

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Puleng Chohan is going to be taken off.  Lebogang Makwetla joins the game from the bench.  

81' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Mark Huppert finds Grant de Beauvoir with a long ball.  Grant de Beauvoir attempts to use his skills to beat Gregor Breytenbach and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  



The match has ended South Africa 1 - 4 Canada.