"Tawanda Maswanhise scored an excellent first equaliser for Zimbabwe and they also profited from an Aubrey Modiba own goal, but missed several other chances and should have earned at least a draw. South Africa, who finished third in Ivory Coast two years ago and have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, have yet to hit top gear in the tournament, and were cut apart far too easily by Zimbabwe at times."
"South Africa led after seven minutes as Moremi's shot took a wicked deflection off Divine Lunga and looped into the net. Zimbabwe hit back in the 19th minute with a goal that will go down as one of the best of the tournament as Maswanhise picked up the ball 35 yards out and danced past two defenders before drilling a low shot past Ronwen Williams."
"But South Africa were back in front five minutes after the break when Lunga's back header to his goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, allowed Foster to sneak in ahead and nod the ball into the net. Zimbabwe equalised again in the 73rd minute as Maswanhise's low shot was saved by Williams, but the ball deflected on to Modiba and into the net for an own goal."
Oswin Appollis converted a penalty in the final 10 minutes as South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in Marrakech, securing second place in Group B with six points. Tshepang Moremi scored his first international goal and Lyle Foster also scored for South Africa. Tawanda Maswanhise scored a brilliant long-range equaliser for Zimbabwe and an Aubrey Modiba own goal levelled the match at 2-2 before the late penalty. Angola finish third on two points and await confirmation as one of the best third-placed teams. South Africa showed attacking quality but defensive lapses left the coach concerned and Zimbabwe missed several chances.
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