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Gutsy performance but Amajita bow out of World Cup

Liam Jordan put a much-changed Amajita side in front, but the lead was short-lived as Katlego Mohamme put the ball into his own net and Guinea grabbed a winner late on when Naby Bangoura converted a penalty. Picture credits: BackpagePix
Liam Jordan put a much-changed Amajita side in front, but the lead was short-lived as Katlego Mohamme put the ball into his own net and Guinea grabbed a winner late on when Naby Bangoura converted a penalty. Picture credits: BackpagePix

South Africa bowed out of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup withg a gutsy performance in their final Group D match played at the Incheon stadium on Saturday. Amajita gave it their all in a 0-0 draw against group leaders Uruguay, who are through to the next round of the competition.

South Africa came into the match with very limited chance of progression following their 2-1 loss to Japan in their opening match as well as a disappointing 2-0 loss to Italy on Wednesday.

However, Amajita still had pride to play for and dominated play against the more fancied South American champions.

- TMG Digital/TMG Sport/Safa Media

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