Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the thinking behind introducing Thapelo Morena at the start of the second half.
The South Africans returned to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe.
The Belgian tactician revealed that Morena followed his instructions to the tee after bagging a brace in the second period.
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"It was frustrating because we started very well, very soon in the first-half 1-0 but it [was soon] 1-1. We were shaken by the goal of Zimbabwe, we went too much down and we gave them space and a few times they were dangerous," Broos told SABC Sport.
"So we corrected some things during half-time and you saw another South African team, good football, created chances and I think we deserved the victory.
"Well, Thapelo [Morena] did what I asked during halftime, to look for spaces behind the defence. "
"You see the space was there, we used it very well. Thapelo is very quick and he made a fantastic run."
The Bafana coach also explained why he did not make numerous changes in the second period.
"We were thinking if there was a pressure from Zimbabwe for the last six minutes maybe we should bring more changes but okay the game is finished, 3-1 but I think Rele deserves to play two, three minutes, he's got his first cap and I think he's very happy with it," he said.
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