FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

Introduction

Zimbabwe are hosting South Africa at Harare National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

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

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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
Full Table

Statistics

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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

Line-Ups

ZIM Zimbabwe (4-5-1)

No. Name
23 Talbert Shumba (GK)
14 Onismor Bhasera Yellow Card
6 Alec Mudimu
5 Divine Lunga
2 Gilroy Takudzwa Chimwemwe
8 Marshall Munetsi
13 Thabani Kamusoko
16 Kudakwashe Mahachi
11 Khama Billiat Yellow Card
17 Knowledge Musona Yellow Card
10 Tino Kadewere

RSA South Africa (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Ronwen Williams (GK)
3 Rushine De Reuck
5 Siyanda Xulu
2 Nyiko Mobbie Yellow Card
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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