Ronwen Williams saved 4 spot kicks to assist South Africa attain the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on penalties following a 0-0 draw in opposition to Cape Verde.
Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Bryan Teixeira had been all denied within the shootout by the excellent Williams, who additionally made a spectacular late save to tip Gilson Benchimol’s first-time strike in opposition to the woodwork and make sure the gruelling quarter-final entered further time.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made two distinctive saves in fast succession shortly after further time started to disclaim Mihlali Mayambela and Teboho Mokoena.
South Africa will now have the prospect to avenge their defeat to Nigeria on their final look within the Afcon semi-finals, after they had been crushed 2-0 by the Tremendous Eagles in 2000.
The 1996 champions will try to bridge a 24-place hole in Fifa’s rankings after they meet the three-time winners in Bouake on Wednesday (17:00 GMT).
Line-ups
Cape Verde
Formation 4-3-3
- 1Évora Dias
- 23Moreira
- 5Evans Costa
- 4Lopes
- 8Moreira Fernandes
- 10Monteiro AlvarengaSubstituted ford’Encarnação Duarteat 86′minutes
- 26Gonçalves Pereira de PinaSubstituted forCorreia Andradeat 65′minutes
- 18Rocha SantosSubstituted forSilva Teixeira Jr.at 119′minutes
- 20Mendes da GraçaBooked at 27minsSubstituted forJohnson Semedo Afonsoat 65′minutes
- 7Borges CabralSubstituted forBenchimol Tavaresat 87′minutes
- 11Mendes RodriguesSubstituted forDias Correiaat 72′minutes
Substitutes
- 2dos Santos Tavares
- 3Monteiro Sanches Borges
- 6Correia Andrade
- 9Benchimol Tavares
- 13Pereira Fernandes
- 14D’Encarnação Duarte
- 15d’Encarnação Duarte
- 16Tavares dos Santos
- 17Johnson Semedo Afonso
- 19Silva Teixeira Jr.
- 21Dias Correia
- 24Garcia da Silva
South Africa
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1Williams
- 20MudauSubstituted forMobbieat 103′minutes
- 18Kekana
- 14Mvala
- 6Modiba
- 4Mokoena
- 13Sithole
- 23MorenaSubstituted forMasekoat 63′minutesSubstituted forMashegoat 114′minutes
- 11ZwaneSubstituted forAdamsat 90′minutes
- 10TauSubstituted forMayambelaat 85′minutes
- 9MakgopaSubstituted forLepasaat 103′minutes
Substitutes
- 2Mobbie
- 3Mashego
- 5Xulu
- 7Appollis
- 8Adams
- 12Maseko
- 15Monare
- 16Mothwa
- 17Lepasa
- 19Sibisi
- 21Mayambela
- 22Goss
- Referee:
- Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo
Dwell Textual content
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Match ends, Cabo Verde 0(1), South Africa 0(2).
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Penalty Shootout ends, Cabo Verde 0(1), South Africa 0(2).
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Penalty saved. Patrick Andrade (Cabo Verde) left footed shot saved within the centre of the purpose.
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Purpose! Cabo Verde 0(1), South Africa 0(2). Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) converts the penalty with a proper footed shot to the underside left nook.
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Purpose! Cabo Verde 0(1), South Africa 0(1). Bryan Teixeira (Cabo Verde) converts the penalty with a proper footed shot to the underside proper nook.
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Penalty saved. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot saved within the centre of the purpose.
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Penalty saved. Laros Duarte (Cabo Verde) proper footed shot saved within the backside left nook.
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Penalty missed! Nonetheless Cabo Verde 0, South Africa 0(1). Zakhele Lepasa (South Africa) hits the bar with a proper footed shot.
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Penalty saved. Willy Semedo (Cabo Verde) proper footed shot saved within the backside left nook.
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Purpose! Cabo Verde 0, South Africa 0(1). Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) converts the penalty with a proper footed shot to the highest left nook.
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Penalty saved. Bebé (Cabo Verde) proper footed shot saved within the backside left nook.
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Penalty Shootout begins Cabo Verde 0, South Africa 0.
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Second Half Additional Time ends, Cabo Verde 0, South Africa 0.
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Try missed. Bebé (Cabo Verde) proper footed shot from outdoors the field is shut, however misses to the left. Assisted by Bryan Teixeira.
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Substitution, Cabo Verde. Bryan Teixeira replaces Kenny Rocha.
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Offside, Cabo Verde. Gilson Benchimol is caught offside.
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Try saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) proper footed shot from outdoors the field is saved within the centre of the purpose. Assisted by Terrence Mashego.
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Try missed. Nyiko Mobbie (South Africa) proper footed shot from greater than 35 yards misses to the left.
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Foul by Willy Semedo (Cabo Verde).
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Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) wins a free kick within the defensive half.
