Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Bafana Bafana players, following their 2-1 win over Libya in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday evening.
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Ratings:
Darren Keet: 8.5/10
Did a great job deputising for Ithumeleng Kune and has given coach Stuart Baxter a selection headache. Gave away a penalty in the second half, but he did pull off some crucial saves and cleared his lines well. Communicated effectively to his backline.
Thulani Hlatshwayo: 7/10
A standout performer at the back for Bafana as usual. The skipper was rock-solid, winning his aerial duels comfortably
Buhle Mkhwanazi: 6/10
Kept it tight at the back alongside his club teammates and they did well to stifle the Libyan attack, especially after the arrival of Anis Saltou.
Sifiso Hlanti: 7/10
Despite playing in a back-three, Hlanti Provided the assist for Tau's second and fulfilled his defensive duties with aplomb.
Dean Furman: 6/10
Shielded the back four well and was a constant communicator throughout, barking instructions to his teammates.
Thamsanqa Mkhize: 6/10
Did well along with the rest of the defence and managed to hold his in the wing-back role on the right flank.
Innocent Maela: 5.5/10
Picked up a silly yellow card five minutes in and turned over possession cheaply on one too many occasions.
Kamohelo Mokotjo: 6/10
Spent most of the game chasing shadows as Libya dominated possession but came to life slightly more in the second half.
Themba Zwane: 6/10
Showed some silky touches on the ball. Still gives the ball away needlessly sometimes, but combined well with Tau and Mothiba.
Percy Tau: 8.5/10
Looked menacing on the counter-attack. Was also threatening from dead-ball situations. Scored two brilliant goals to seal the win.
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Lebo Mothiba: 7/10
Looked lively throughout as the lone striker and linked up well with Tau in particular. Provided the assist for Tau's first.
Substitutes:
Hlompho Kekana: 6.5/10
Fitted in seamlessly and almost scored a typical long-range effort.
Lars Veldwijk: NA
Not on the field long enough to receive a rating.
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