The Ivorians barely got out of first gear in beating Bafana Bafana. Goal analyses the tactical battle that unfolded.
A star-studded Ivory Coast came into their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group D opener against South Africa as firm favourites to take all three points. And so it proved as The Elephants cruised to a one-sided one-nil victory over Bafana Bafana.
STARTING LINE-UPS
South Africa made two surprise selections in their starting lineup. In goal, Darren Keet was left on the bench with Ronwen Williams getting the nod instead.