World Cup 2010 : France and South Africa both exit FIFA World Cup
BLOEMFONTEIN, Jun. 22, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : South Africa defeated France by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.
South Africa dominated the first half thanks to goals from Khumalo ('20) and Mphela ('37). Leading 2-0 at the break, the South Africans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Runners-up (2006) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
South Africa at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1998)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
France
1:2
South Africa
1:2 (0:2)
- 22 June 2010
- 16:00
- Bloemfontein
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 7 |
 Mexico | 4 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| France | 1 |
Matches
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