South Africa vs DR Congo LIVE! AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today – Evening Standard
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South Africa overcame DR Congo to claim third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
After their galling exit at the hands of Nigeria in the semi-finals, Bafana Bafana rode their luck at times as The Leopards squandered a host of good chances.
Both Chancel Mbemba and Yoanee Wissa should have scored in normal time for DR Congo, who had the best of the openings throughout the 120 minutes of action.
Still, South Africa held on and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams again proved to be the hero in the penalty shootout, much as he had gone against Cape Verde in the quarter-finals.
Despite South Africa falling behind by missing their first spot-kick, Williams saved two penalties to see them claim third spot. Mbemba could have won but Williams saved, forcing the shootout to a sudden-death format, from which Bafana Bafana claimed their victory.
After an AFCON full of drama, it was a fitting penultimate game.
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South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams proved the hero again as Bafana Bafana beat DR Congo in a penalty shootout to claim third sport the Africa Cup of Nations. Read the full story here!
Elia MISSES! Williams has it covered and Bafana Bafana claim third place!
Xulu SCORES for South Africa. 6-5.
Wissa SCORES for DR Congo! 5-5.
Appollis SCORES for South Africa. 5-4.
Mbemba’s penalty is SAVED. We stay at 4-4!
Lepasa SCORES for South Africa! 4-4.
Kayembe SCORES for DR Congo! 3-4 on pens.
Modiba SCORES for South Africa! 3-3 on pens.
Bakambu SCORES for DR Congo. They lead 3-2.
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