World Cup 2002 : South Africa beats Slovenia 1-0
DAEGU, Jun. 8, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : South Africa defeated Slovenia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Daegu World Cup Stadium.
All the action happened in the first half, with South African striker Siyabonga Nomvethe goal in the 4th minute.
The result put the South Africans second in Group B with 4 points. Slovenia is bottom with no points. In their last game, South Africa will meet group leaders Spain at the Daegu World Cup Stadium on June 12, while Slovenia will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
South Africa at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1998)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Slovenia at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
South Africa
1:0
Slovenia
1:0 (1:0)
- 8 June 2002
- 15:30
- Daegu
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 6 |
| South Africa | 4 |
 Paraguay | 1 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
Matches
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