Dramatic Penalty Shootout Decides South Africa vs DR Congo Match – CAN 3rd Place Playoff

2024-02-10 22:25:00

Shortly following the hour mark, DR Congo missed a huge opportunity. Following a rough exit from Ronwen Williams, Elia Meschack sent a cross towards Silas but the latter got confused and shot just wide of the South African cages (66th).

At the end of the match, poor control from Siyanda

With a 0-0 following 90 minutes of play, the two teams had to decide on penalties with a huge miss from Teboho Mokoena for the first South African attempt while Samuel Moutoussamy gave the Congolese the advantage.

Chancel Mbemba (ex-Anderlecht) had the match ball at the tip of his foot but his shot on goal was saved by the South African goalkeeper. The latter did not tremble and made the decisive save on Elia’s attempt.

On the DR Congo side, Theo Bongonda started but was replaced while Joris Kayembe (Genk) played the entire match.

This is the 4th time that South Africa has reached the CAN podium. African champions in 1996, Bafana Bafana reached the final in 1998 and took 3rd place in 2000.

Hugo Broos won the CAN with Cameroon in 2017.

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