South Africa v Jamaica - Impressions

[Karl]

Impressions anyone?
Thank you!

[Twan]

Impressions anyone?
Thank you!

POOR !

[Mark]

Sometimes you wonder if we do not need a new generation of young players to start grooming now with the hope to get to the 2018 WC. They give away the ball too easily, as if they are scared

[Plush]

I think Tappa and Burrell achieved what they wanted. They got some exposure for the youths without loosing the game. We are reshaping the defence and midfield with younger guys..the young guys are getting some valuable international experience. I think Tappa should be more strategic with his subs and the second half...He should have adjusted the team to attack more after the first 15 in the second half. The boys played behind the ball the entire 90

[Hortical]

South Africa 0-0 Jamaica:

South Africa 0-0 Jamaica: Bafana Record Second Goalless Draw In A Row

South Africa welcomed Jamaica to Bloemfontein, but neither side could find a goal on the day and Bafana's final match of the year ended in a 0-0 draw.

Nov 17, 2009 8:27:43 PM


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Bafana went into this match at Vodacom Park knowing that they needed to appease their fans with a win after a very poor run of nine games with only one victory to their name.

By the same token Jamaica were in no mood for just a kick around in the World Cup host nation, as the Reggae Boys were looking to recapture the faith of their fans and improve the squad for the 2014 event in Brazil.

South Africa has recently fired coach Joel Santana and Carlos Alberto Parreira has taken his spot, immediately improving local sentiment and confidence in the Bafana squad. Jamaica had the kickoff, with green and black kit fitting well alongside the green and gold of Bafana.

After an improved performance in the goalless draw with Japan on Saturday, Parreira was looking for the first win since his return, and his side began the match well, with an early attack from the home side ending with a shot from striker Katlego Mphela, but his strike went wide of target.

Parreira gave instructions from the sidelines, and Bafana looked comfortable in possession, passing the ball well and progressing slowly towards the Jamaica goal. Good link up play between Benni McCarthy and Mphela almost led to the opener, but the Jamaican goalkeeper was able to block the effort wide for a corner.

In the 22nd minute Jamaica attacked on the counter, and they almost fooled the home side against the run of play, but Mokoena did well to slide in and clear the ball off the line to keep it 0-0. A few minutes later McCarthy hit a rocket from a free kick, but the Jamaican stopper tipped it wide of the post.

Continued pressure from South Africa kept the ball in the Jamaican half, but too many offside calls stifled their attack, and just before half time the Jamaicans threatened with a well-taken free kick that flew just over the cross bar.

The second half saw Jamaica begin to take a bigger share of the possession, but Bafana soon took command of the ball once again, and they put pressure on the visitors. Jason Morrison did well in midfield for the Jamaicans, using his strength to stop a few dangerous attacks from the home side, but South Africa continued to pour forward in search of something.

Jamaica impressed lately by holding African powerhouse Nigeria to a goalless draw, but the untouched score line by the hour mark was more to do with South Africa not taking their chances rather than a fantastic defensive display from the Reggae Boys.

The visiting side began giving away free kicks in dangerous areas, and it seemed that Bafana came closer to the target with every set piece they were awarded. The crowd was frustrated with the lack of firepower, but in the 66th minute of the game Dikgacoi brought them to their feet as his shot from distance went agonizingly over the target.

As time passed the game seemed less likely to produce a goal, with fewer opportunities being created by either side. South Africa was the more enthusiastic of the two however, and in the final stages of the match Bafana played a more aggressive game, hoping that a last gasp goal would decide the game in their favour.

The result means that South Africa have registered their second consecutive goalless draw since Parreira's return to the bench, and dispite signs of a solid defence, finishing up front remains Bafana's main problem.

Peter Pedroncelli, Goal.com

[wbvs]

Good result for Tappa , he is slowly becoming a legend .
That nil all away not a bad result , I think we can
win the return in kingston . We did not hold the ball ,something
we can work on .

[Karl]

Wi tek more dan 2 shat?


...cho man? Wan a unnuh weh watch di match cyaan tell wi wah unnuh tink bout di match?

...an tenk you, Hotical...fi di GoL report!
Tenk yuh, sah!

[HL]

I think they did satisfactory.

SA needed this win over what they considered a weaker team. It did not happen...

Jamaicas' stock remained unchanged. That could be viewed as good.

[Lionpaw]

I think we should consider scrapping this team and the whole coaching and administrative staff and grooming youngsters for the next WCQs. The two teams were awful. It was like primary school(Jam) vs High School(SA).

[HL]

so wbvs, what formation did Tappa use? 442, 343, 352, 451....244

[Sickko]

and dont forget the match fees

[wbvs]

so wbvs, what formation did Tappa use? 442, 343, 352, 451....244

343

[wbvs]

Tappa must stick to a 361 , cram di middle and use a lone striker .

[HL]

I knew i would get your attention.....

[wbvs]

I knew i would get your attention.....

yep ! u diid !