8 months ago
South Africa beats Angola 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa and Angola played a soccer match in the Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa scored first, but Angola tied the game before halftime.
In the second half, South Africa's Lyle Foster scored a great goal from far out, making the final score 2-1.
South Africa had a goal disallowed and hit the crossbar, but they still won.
Angola had chances to score but didn't.
South Africa's coach is Hugo Broos, and they played well as a team.
They are now in a good position to advance in the tournament.
South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match in Marrakech on Monday.
Oswin Appollis scored South Africa's first goal, but Angola equalized before halftime through Show.
Lyle Foster scored the winning goal for South Africa in the 79th minute with a long-range strike.
South Africa had a goal disallowed due to an offside decision involving Foster and hit the crossbar.
Angola had chances to score but failed to capitalize, leaving them disappointed with the result.
- Who
- South Africa and Angola
- What
- Africa Cup of Nations Group B match
- Where
- Marrakech
- When
- Monday
- Why
- To compete in the Africa Cup of Nations
Key facts
- Teams
- South Africa vs. Angola
- Score
- 2-1
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Marrakech
- Tournament
- Africa Cup of Nations Group B
- Key Player
- Lyle Foster
- Coach
- Hugo Broos
Quotes
Hossam Hassan
Egypt coach
“We wasted several scoring chances, and we didn’t have luck on our side. That’s football. We were the better team throughout the match. Opening games are always difficult.”
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