South Africa drew 0-0 with Tunisia, ensuring a place in the Round of 16 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. As a result, Tunisia left the tournament at the bottom of Group E.
In a game with few chances, Bafana Banafa players did enough to keep the 2004 champions at bay and advance to the next round. South Africa secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw with Tunisia and leaving the tournament at the bottom of Group E. In a match with few significant chances, Bafana Banafa did enough to keep the 2004 champions at bay and advance to the next round of the competition.
Tunisia joins Ghana, while Algeria are on the scrap heap after narrowly missing out on the 2023 African Cup of Nations. They needed to beat South Africa to advance to the last 16, but the match ended in a scoreless draw with few chances. Tunisia's only clear chance came in the 89th minute, when substitute Haysem Joyini headed over goal from six meters out. This caused some temporary confusion in stoppage time, but the Eagles of Carthage continued to play with a strange lack of intensity for the rest of the game. It was certainly the most boring game of the competition so far, but South Africa had the better chances, even though neither goalkeeper made particularly difficult saves. Had he scored at the time of his death, Tunisia would have advanced and South Africa would have been eliminated. Namibia and Mali also drew 0-0, leaving South Africa in second place in Group E. Next Tuesday they will play Group F winners, likely Morocco.
Speech Points – Group E ends with a cry Afcon, who had not had a goalless draw in 32 games, passed the deadline for a 0-0 draw in 2023. The other teams in Group E, Namibia and Mali, also failed to score. Unlike Tunisia, this result was enough to move forward. It was an unforgettable final, but after the extraordinary drama of Mozambique vs. Ghana, Cape Verde vs. Egypt and Guinea vs. Cameroon, you can't complain about the overall lack of entertainment. Player of the Match – Ali Al-Abdi (Tunisia) For most of the second half, Tunisia looked like a team that didn't understand the need to win. There was one honorable exception. Caen's left-back Ali Al-Abdi made a number of wild runs down the left flank and delivered a number of dangerous crosses.
One of his outstanding skills was controlling a cross-field pass to the chest with smooth movements and firing a cross into the middle, but there was no one in the end. Player rating South Africa – Williams 6; Mudau 6, Kekana 6, Mvala 7, Modiba 7. Mokoena 6, Sihor 7, Zwane 6; Morena 6, Makgopa 5, Tau 7. Substitutes: Moby 6, Maseko 6, Repasa 5. Tunisia – Ben Said 7; Chekrida 7, Melia 6, Talbi 7, Abdi 8. Skilli 6, Raidouuni 6, Lafia 6; Ben Suliman 5, Acholi 5, Jaziri 6. Substitutes: Ben Lomdan 6, Msakni 6, Joyni 5, Rutayev 6, Suriti 7.
game highlights 33 minutes – Just for Morena! South Africa begin to maintain possession. Morena wanders in from left field, decides that none of the supports will be satisfied, and gets the pin from 25 yards. A great performance, just over the bar, but perhaps Ben Said had it under control. 77 minutes – Good party! South Africa's first shot on goal of the match. Sihor fired a low drive from 25 yards, but it was blocked by Ben Said and bounced to the right.
Tau recovered the ball, but it was offside when Sihor took the shot. 79 feet – just wide! Tunisia need goals, but South Africa are looking to score. Mokoena fired a beautiful shot from just 20 meters out, and moments later Tau's shot deflected just over the same post. 89 min – Chance for Tunisia! Tunisia's best chance is at the death! Suriti plays a good pass to the full-back, and Kekurida puts his body on the line and crosses into the middle. The ball was deflected freely by Giouini from six meters out, but he missed the ball and his header went over the crossbar. What an opportunity! That would have allowed Tunisia to escape and kick South Africa out. Key statistics Tunisia were eliminated in the group stage for the first time since 2013.
Eagles of Carthage have failed to score in seven of their last 11 games in major tournaments. When Group E finished, I was more nervous than excited. That shouldn't be the case for Tunisia, but South Africa is on track to join Mali and Namibia in the top three. Morocco are at the top of Group F, with the final round starting in less than an hour, and the squad for the knockout tournament has been completed. Thursday's live page brings us back to the Asia Cup. South Korea will play Malaysia, while Jordan will face Bahrain. At the same time, we will take a look at both matches in which Group E neared its conclusion. All four teams can advance.
In tennis, there are semi-finals from the Australian Open, and the final is coming up this weekend. They will also participate in the final tournament of two major international tournaments. We hope you enjoy our coverage throughout the day. Please come back again soon. But now it's time to say goodbye to me, Kevin Hand. In a must-win match, the Tunisians had just two shots on goal. It's hard to say that it was a defense-based game.
Also, their offense lacked the quality to break down the defensive line. South Africa needs to improve, but they are in second place.Time is up for the 2004 champions Tunisia was eliminated with no points.A cross was sent in from the left side, and it looked like they were going to get off to a good start. His header cleared at the near post, denying him a goal that would have surely been scored had he continued. It's a disastrous tournament for North Africa. South Africa remain hopeful of repeating their 1996 success.
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