The difference between these teams is a lot bigger than bookmakers assume. South Africa is a huge favorite for gold, Mali only a fair team which was rather fortunate in their opening match against Nigeria. If perhaps hosts go by 100 % here, and all sorts of sources advise they will, it's difficult to count on anything but a win.
They conceded an early goal on Saturday, however changed the result over beatifully, with some superb moments coming from Kekana, Tshabalala and Parker. Malians experienced a much more difficult task, fought from the beginning to the finish and that might feel today, given their physical style of play. Obviously, Bafana bench having Langerman, Mere, Mbatha, Manqele is uncomparably stronger.
Coach Igesund mentioned prior to the tournament that they primarily wish to win matches against higher rated FIFA teams Mali as well as Nigeria in order to get more desirable draw for following year's AFCON. They're at home, facing an incredible audience, remarkably encouraged and playing against low quality opposition.
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