A great opportunity for Tshabalala to make it 3-1 but the South African forward fails in front of Lloris who dives at Tshabalala's feet to block his effort.
90' +1
That's it. The World Cup dream has ended for South Africa. Despite the win they leave the tournament. They have failed to live up to the unrealistic expectations of their fans who will be disappointed after this match. Bafana Bafana had enough chances to expand their lead in the second half but failed to add a few more goals. As for the French: they will try to forget this World Cup nightmare as soon as possible...
90'
Foul by France
Foul by France
89'
Foul by South Africa
88'
As we're near the end of this match we're also close to the end of the tournament for both sides who would have had other things in mind for this World Cup...
86'
Foul by South Africa
84'
Offside for France
South Africa are on the verge of becoming the first host country ever to be eliminated at the group stages of a World Cup.
83'
Foul by South Africa
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82'
S. Govou enters the game and replaces A. Diarra.
Shot wide of goal by France
80'
Shot over the goal by South Africa
79'
The excitement level of the match has been reduced drastically after that goal from Malouda. It seems the South Africans have lost faith...
78'
T. Modise enters the game and replaces T. Khuboni.
Foul by South Africa
77'
Offside for France
76'
Foul by South Africa
75'
Foul by South Africa
74'
The South Africa fans seem disheartened after that goal from Malouda which have well could've ended their dream of reaching the next round.
71'
A. Diaby gets yellow.
70'
F. Malouda has scored a goal for France! Assist by F. Ribéry.
Malouda scores for France! A nice attack through the heart of South Africa's defence with Ribery setting up an easy finish for Malouda.
68'
S. Nomvethe enters the game and replaces B. Parker.
It's still all but over for South Africa: Uruguay still leads 1-0 while Bafana Bafana are up 2-0 and desperately try to add to that lead.
66'
Shot on goal by South Africa
65'
France still look lacklustre despite Henry's appearance.
62'
Shot wide of goal by South Africa
Diarra has handed the captain's armband to Henry. Another sign this could turn out to be Henry's last international game.
60'
Corner kick for South Africa
59'
Shot over the goal by France
58'
Corner kick for South Africa
Great strike by Mphela from just outside the box! Lloris has to do everything he can to keep the ball out of his goal and has to allow a corner.
56'
S. Gaxa enters the game and replaces A. Ngcongca.
55'
T. Henry enters the game and replaces D. Cissé.
Henry enters the pitch for what could well prove to be his last international match for Les Bleus.
54'
Shot over the goal by France
51'
Mphela hits the post after a great through pass by Tsabalala! This was the perfect opportunity to expand the lead for South Africa but Bafana Bafana are unlucky...
49'
Shot on goal by South Africa
Foul by South Africa
48'
South Africa won't step on the brakes during the second half: if they manage to score another goal and Uruguay also adds one, Bafana Bafana progress to the last 16.
46'
F. Malouda enters the game and replaces A. Gignac.
The second half is under way 0 - 2
45' +4
Halftime score: 0 - 2
45' +2
Foul by South Africa
45' +1
A very entertaining first half comes to an end. Uruguay's goal has sparked South Africa's hopes. Bafana Bafana are still not through to the next round with the way things are now, they'll need another couple of goals or hope for Uruguay to add some.
43'
Corner kick for South Africa
Uruguay take the lead through Suarez: 0-1.
40'
Corner kick for France
Great save by Josephs! The South Africa goalie was almost surprised by a long range free kick from Ribery but the goalkeeper manages to clear the ball at the last moment.
39'
Foul by South Africa
38'
Offside for South Africa
37'
K. Mphela has scored a goal for South Africa!
Mphela makes it 2-0 for South Africa! Masilela shoots at goal, Clichy fails to clear it and Mphela converts from close range.
36'
Header on goal goes wide by South Africa
34'
A decent try from a free kick by Tshabala. However, Lloris isn't troubled this time and watches how the ball goes fairly over his goal.
33'
Things have really gone from bad to worse this match for France. It characterizes their World Cup campaign....
Foul by France
30'
Foul by South Africa
25'
Y. Gourcuff goes off after a red card!
Gourcuff gets sent off for elbowing Sibaya!
24'
Shot wide of goal by France
23'
Corner kick for South Africa
21'
Shot wide of goal by France
20'
B. Khumalo has scored a goal for South Africa! Assist by S. Tshabalala.
Goal by Khumalo! Lloris misjudges a corner from Tsabalala and centre half Khumalo heads the ball against the ropes!
19'
The attacks of Bafana Bafana lack the final pass so far.
17'
Shot wide of goal by South Africa
16'
The offensive style of play of both teams hasn't resulted in any good opportunities in front of goal yet.
Offside for France
15'
Foul by France
13'
An interesting game so far as both sides are aware of the fact they have to go all out on attack today.
Corner kick for France
12'
Foul by South Africa
10'
Header on goal by France
Header on goal by France
9'
The South Africans will be determined to leave the tournament with their heads high and will do everything to win this game. So far, they are showing their offensive attitude as well as the French.
Offside for France
8'
Foul by France
6'
A real contrast was seen before the match: Bafana Bafana were singing and cheering while Les Bleus all showed a sulky face.
4'
Corner kick for France
3'
Sout Africa coach Parreira has opted for a more attacking line up this time. Parker, Khuboni and Mphela are all starters of this game.
2'
Not only skipper Evra has been left out of the France squad; Malouda, Abidal, Govou and Henry are all on the bench for this decisive match.
1'
The match is under way 0 - 0
France and South Africa face each other at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Both sides still have a chance to reach the next round but their faith will not only be decided by the outcome of their own match but also by the result of the clash between Mexico and Uruguay. France has a horrible World Cup campaign so far which is characterized by the expulsion of Nicolas Anelka. Captain Patrice Evra has been left out of this last group game after a bust-up over the expulsion of Anelka.
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