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South Africa gets 'shock' 1-0 win over Soccer World Champs Spain

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South Africa have defeated Spain 1-0 in a shock victory over the World and European Champions, in an international friendly in Johannesburg.

According to Sport24, Bernard Parker coolly finished off a flowing move by the home side, as Spain were brushed aside and had no reply in front of a boisterous home crowd, which was tremendous throughout and willed Bafana to a historic victory in Johannesburg.

Spain had made a seventh change while FIFA rules clearly state a maximum of six replacements are allowed in a match, replacing goalkeeper Valdes with Pepe Reina, the report said.

The change sparked furious contests by Igesund, who was alert to the additional substitution being made, leaving both coaches and technical staff embroiled in a fracas on the touchline, the report added.

 

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First Published: Nov 20 2013 | 9:08 AM IST

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