
Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 0, South Africa 0.
- 45': Substitution, South Africa. Bongokuhle Hlongwane replaces Gift Links.
- 53': Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tafadzwa Rusike replaces Kudakwashe Mahachi.
- 58': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Tinotenda Kadewere because of an injury.
- 60': Onismor Bhasera (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Nyiko Mobbie (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Substitution, South Africa. Victor Letsoalo replaces Luther Singh.
- 78': Substitution, South Africa. Sipho Mbule replaces Percy Tau.
- 84': Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Harare National Sports Stadium
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
+10 | Algeria | 6 | 15 | 1 |
-1 | Mozambique | 6 | 12 | 2 |
+1 | Botswana | 6 | 9 | 3 |
-1 | Uganda | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Statistics
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ZIM![]() |
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13 | Fouls | 18 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
1 | Saves | 2 |
53.6 | Possession | 46.4 |
8 | SHOTS | 10 |
3 | ON GOAL | 1 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
344 | Accurate Passes | 283 |
417 | Passes | 360 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
1 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
17 | Crosses | 16 |
0.1 | Cross % | 0.0 |
76 | Long Balls | 64 |
42 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
9 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
15 | Tackles | 8 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
8 | Interceptions | 10 |
23 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
23 | Clearances | 15 |
Zimbabwe (4-5-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Talbert Shumba (GK) |
14 | Onismor Bhasera ![]() |
6 | Alec Mudimu |
5 | Divine Lunga |
2 | Gilroy Takudzwa Chimwemwe |
8 | Marshall Munetsi |
13 | Thabani Kamusoko |
16 | Kudakwashe Mahachi |
11 | Khama Billiat ![]() |
17 | Knowledge Musona ![]() |
10 | Tino Kadewere |
South Africa (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
3 | Rushine De Reuck |
5 | Siyanda Xulu |
2 | Nyiko Mobbie ![]() |
23 | Thapelo Morena |
4 | Teboho Mokoena |
13 | Mothobi Mvala |
7 | Gift Links |
11 | Luther Singh |
9 | Evidence Makgopa |
10 | Percy Tau |
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