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No RSA, no DNA - Has Hugo Broos managed to stifle all the Mzansi Magic in this Bafana team?
South Africa must improve going forward, particularly if the Hugo Broos DNA that made them contenders at the 2023 AFCON isn't as evident as it once was.
Alan Shearer worried about strictness of refereeing at World Cup
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Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana can still make World Cup knockout rounds
Despite South Africa's 2-0 defeat to Mexico, Hugo Broos believes a World Cup round of 32 spot is possible.
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World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener?
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South Africa manager Broos criticises 'soft' red card in opening game
South Africa manager Broos criticises 'soft' red card in opening game.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos - Bafana must accept 'too soft' Themba Zwane red card
South Africa head coach has decried the referee's decision to send off Themba Zwane in Bafana Bafana's World Cup opening 2-0 defeat by Mexico on Thursday, but insists that his team must reluctantly accept the decision.
Laurens: South Africa 'need to improve massively' to advance
Laurens: South Africa 'need to improve massively' to advance.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sib.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sib.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 1 | 0 |