South Africa Clinches Third Place At AFCON With Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory
Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as the hero for South Africa once again, replicating his heroic performance in the quarter-finals against Cape Verde. Despite South Africa missing their first penalty in the shootout, Williams made two crucial saves, enabling them to claim third place. Mbemba, who could have sealed the victory for DR Congo, saw his shot saved by Williams, leading to a sudden-death format. In the end, Bafana Bafana emerged victorious.
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, praised the team’s fighting spirit and determination, despite their exhaustion. He acknowledged that the players were fatigued due to the team’s demanding schedule but commended their relentless efforts until the last second of the game.
The match showcased DR Congo’s dominance in terms of possession and chances created. Silas Katompa and Simon Banza had clear opportunities to score but failed to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, substitute Fiston Mayele also missed a chance to secure victory for DR Congo in the dying minutes of the game.
