Spain v South Africa

Head-to-head

- The two sides have met only twice before. Spain won 3-2 during the group stage of the 2002 World Cup. Two goals from Raul and a strike from ex-Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta won the game for Spain. Benni McCarthy and Lucas Radebe replied for South Africa.

- The European champions also won 2-0 just eight days ago in the group stage of the Confederations Cup. David Villa and Fernando Llorente were the men on target.

LAST MATCH LINE-UPS

Spain: (L0-2 v USA, 24 June) 1-Casillas ©; 15-Ramos, 3-Pique, 5-Puyol, 11-Capdevila; 10-Fabregas (20-Cazorla 68), 14-Alonso, 8-Xavi, 18-Riera (22-Mata 77); 7-Villa, 9-Torres

South Africa: (L0-1 v Brazil, 25 June): 16-Khune; 2-Gaxa,
4-Mokoena ©, 14-Booth, 3-Masilela, 5-Mhlongo, 13-Dikgacoi,
10-Pienaar (11-van Heerden 90), 12-Modise (21-Mashego 90),
8-Tshabalala (9-Mphela 90), 17-Parker.

Im probably looking forward to this clash more than the final to be honest.. Spain should really get up, alot of class but thats exactly what everyone said against the U.S.. I can sense an upset but im going to go with the Spainiards 2-1

Amazing strike, it was pretty much the last kick of the match!!!

2-2 after 90 minutes.

Extra time coming up!

Wow amazing soccer!

Most exciting soccer match i have ever seen, some amazing goals

hopefully it goes to shootout

WHAT a match!!!!! or ending at least, the whole match lacked a bit of flair but the closing minutes were amazing, then Xabi Alonsos free kick in E.T was pretty good.

Teko Modise has to move abroad this window his had a great tornament, as did Khune the goal keeper

haha that was a cracker

i really think Spain's (i dunno what to call it experience perhaps) quality players and skill really came through when it counted

good game and once again a liverpool lad saves the day