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Blow by blow: South Africa vs Paraguay
Welcome to our live coverage of the Nelson Mandela Challenge match between Bafana Bafana and Paraguay at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this evening.
Derlis Gonzalez (bottom) of Paraguay in action with Motjeka Madisha of South Africa during the 2018 Nelson Mandela Challenge friendly soccer match between South Africa and Paraguay at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa, 20 November 2018. EPA/SAMUEL SHIVAMBU This image is intended for Editorial use (e.g. news articles). Any commercial use (e.g. ad campaigns) requires additional clearance. Contact: photo@backpagemedia.co.za for more information
Stuart Baxter’s men head into clash on the back of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action, where they drew 1-1 with Nigeria.
Starting XI:
Bafana XI: Keet, Madisha, Hlatshwayo, Maela, Mphahlele, Maboe, Mabunda, Mokoena, Pule, Mothiba, Tau.
Subs: Williams, Mkhwanazi, Makaringe, Hlanti, Zwane, Serero, Ndlovu, Lorch.
Paraguay: Silva, Valdez, Balbuena, Alderete, Alonso, Ortiz, Rojas, Gonzalez, Dominiquez, Almiron, Santander.
FT: Bafana Bafana 1-1 Paraguay
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
Goaaaal… on the 90th minute, Percy Tau
1-1#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
79' the outstanding Pule with a snap shot but it doesn't trouble Silva
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
15 minutes to go, still @BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
60' very little goalmouth action from both sides as it remains@BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
The second half between @BafanaBafana v Paraguay is now underway @BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
HT: @BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
40' another lightning counter attack by Paraguay but the attempt comes off the upright with Madisha struggling with the visitors pace@BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
36' top save by Silva after Pule had been put through@BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
31' Paraguay take the lead through Federico Santander after Darren Keet had spilled the initial attempt@BafanaBafana 0-1 Paraguay #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
30' Vincent Pule with a long range shot that goes narrowly wide. Good attempt
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) November 20, 2018
28' scramble in the box involving Tau & Lebo Mothiba but Paraguay survive
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) November 20, 2018
26' Tau with another chance but the shot is weak and Silva makes an easy save
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) November 20, 2018
The visitors almost take a surprise lead from a counter attack but the attempt comes off the upright and back into play
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
Bafana Bafana are starting ask questions and probing the Paraguay defence
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
Percy Tau with a chance in the 2nd minute but Paraguay keeper Antony Silva parried the shot for a corner
0-0#NelsonMandelaChallenge— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
The match between @BafanaBafana v Paraguay has started here at Moses Mabhida Stadium #NelsonMandelaChallenge
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
@BafanaBafana on arrival at Moses Mabhida Stadium ahead of the #NelsonMandelaChallenge against Paraguay @SAFA_net @NMCF_SA pic.twitter.com/ciE6rYZ8TA
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
Paraguay on arrival at Moses Mabhida Stadium #NelsonMandelaChallenge @SAFA_net @NMCF_SA pic.twitter.com/j8y2AvGetC
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 20 November 2018
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