How they played the game

28 January 2013 - 09:06
By Sbu Mjikeliso
STAYING FOCUSED: Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune during a training session at Orlando Stadium in Soweto yesterday.
      Photo: Gallo Images
STAYING FOCUSED: Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune during a training session at Orlando Stadium in Soweto yesterday. Photo: Gallo Images

Bafana vs Morocco player ratings:

Itumeleng Khune - 8/10: Morocco would have won 4-1 without him.

Tshepo Masilela - 3/10: His vulnerability that could have cost Bafana the game.

Anele Ngcongca - 4/10: Got turned inside out a number of times by the pacey Moroccan attackers.

Bongani Khumalo - 5/10: He was never certain in 50/50 challenges and was timid in the air.

Siyabonga Sangweni - 6/10: It is unbelievable that this man can push up from defence and find more space in attack than any of the three strikers Gordon Igesund started on the day.

Dean Furman - 6/10: Another solid game, though not as dominant as he was in the game against Angola.

Bernard Parker - 4/10: Responsible for the worst free kick of the tournament.

May Mahlangu - 7/10: The 80,000 screaming Bafana fans should give thanks that they were at Moses Mabhida to see him score such a special equalising goal.

Thuso Phala - 5/10: Could have taken a shot or two more when he cut through the defenders.

Tokelo Rantie - 5/10: Was industrious for most of the game but faded as the team intensified its search for a late equaliser.

Katlego Mphela - 3/10: His second half exit was his best contribution to the team.

Substitutes:

Thulani Serero - 5/10: Is still behind the pace of the game, but gave the Moroccan defence a lot more to think about Mphela.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Kagisho Dikgacoi: Did not play long enough to get a rating.