Who Was Marking Siyabonga Sangweni?

I am sure there are plenty broadcast quality YouTubes of last night's action and even more analysis out there.  I just have a highlight of Siyabonga Sangweni ghosting in at the back post and a few brief observations to jot down.

South Africa have a snap, crackle and pop about their game.  And this without a couple of their crucial players, such as Steven Pienaar.

South Africa promise to be dangerous in the early stages of a match.  They can pepper an opponents goal with shots before their opponent can find their napkins.

My man Kubra is right.  Siphiwe Tshabalala has got dimensions to his game.

Respect to Bulgaria for coming to play.  This was no end of season friendly.  There was fire in the belly of the Bulgars.  Slyvian Petrov patrolled the park like a hungry guard dog.  He gave his all for 94 minutes.  Valeri Bojinov showed what a serious forward can do if given half a chance.  Bafana beware.

Teko Modise was captain for the night.  South African became super sloopy after he was substituted half way through the 2nd half.  Modise is a thinking man's footballer.

Itumeleng Khune has presence between the sticks.  He was aggressive and faultless.  And his kick is accurate.  Rowen Fernandez has serious competition.  I can't comment on Shu-Aib Walters or Moeneeb Josephs.

Benni McCarthy remained on the bench.  Surely he must play against Colombia.

Comments

[Kolade]

When it all comes down...Pienaar and Tshabalala would make the difference in the midfield. Mokeona is a hard worker but very little skill. McCarty should be left out of this world cup. He wants to us Bafana for selfish reasons. Modise should start from the bench.
We'd see what happens tomorrow night anyways.