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Hugo Broos says the outcome was the “most vital factor” after Bafana Bafana overcame Benin of their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Percy Tau handed his aspect a dream begin on the Moses Mabhida Stadium when he slotted residence after simply two minutes – with Benin but to even contact the ball.
It was all South Africa within the first half and Khuliso Mudau added an vital second aim on the stroke of half-time.
However regardless of beginning the second interval in related trend, a aim from Benin captain Steve Mounie on 70 minutes ensured a tense closing finish to the tie for the hosts.
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However Bafana finally held on for the win to place them in pole place in Group B, as the one group with all three factors after their first sport.
Following the match, Broos informed SuperSport: “We began very nicely. Within the first half we did what we needed to do by scoring.
“However within the second half, I believe Benin did the straightforward factor by kicking the ball up entrance to their centre ahead who may be very robust. They have been extra aggressive too and we panicked after conceding the aim as a result of that was not a part of the plan.
“I informed the gamers at half time to maintain the rating at 2-0 and attempt to get the third one however the aim of Benin completely modified the second half however we stored combating till the top and that’s the most vital factor.
“As I’ve stated earlier than the sport that we’re in a difficult group since you see Benin performs and also you’ve seen what occurred with Nigeria. So each sport might be a battle and have the outcome as we speak and that’s the most vital factor.”
Bafana subsequent face Rwanda, who drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe, on the Huye Stadium on Tuesday.
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