Booth happy with Bafana win

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Booth happy with Bafana win

Posted: 2010-03-16 11:43

Matthew Booth says both the Bafana Bafana management and players have been delighted with their progress at the camp in Brazil so far.

The South Africans played their third match last night, beating Rio side Boavista 3-0 courtesy of goals from Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lebo Mokoena and Kermit Erasmus.

“The lads played very well,” he tells KickOff.com. “We kept our discipline and were dangerous up-front, and we still haven’t conceded after three games. The coaching staff seems to be more than happy with our progress.

“Tomorrow we fly off to Bella Horizonte to prepare for the first really tough one, against Cruzeiro.”

Booth says they have been helped in the preparations by the friendliness of the people in the country.

“The lads are keeping in touch with family through Skype and are making use of the wifi at the base. We are also being helped a great deal by the SA consulate; it puts our minds at ease when in a foreign country.”

* Look out for more updates from Matthew Booth in the coming days.

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Recent Comments (17) :

Analyst: 2010-03-16 11:57

Nice birthday prezzy for me!

Behind Bafana 150 million percent

Bullet Funk: 2010-03-16 11:59

Well...you are all that South Africa has...and Africa! Build it together lads and give them hell come June...we know how Bafana plays in front of her funs, mostly when you BELIEVE! Cant wait to see you guys take out Mexico...a hard slap (by GOD I WILL TAKE 1-0!!!) will show everyone that you are serious...whats sad though is that your own funs love to shoot you down...but again thats what love does...enjoy!

Ganadlha: 2010-03-16 13:06

Im still not convince.Bafanax2 still playing under par.well akulahlwa mbeleko ngakufelwa.

Jevino: 2010-03-16 13:08

Good one bafana. It's important to keep the winning momentum at this stage. no matter who the opposition is. "demolish bafana demolish".

MOMPATI: 2010-03-16 13:27

Metlholo e tlo etsagala,Ntho tse mnate!
Amen!

Gucci Man: 2010-03-16 13:42

Boothnelson
Gaxinho
Mphelinho =kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa

Yha nhe my family is crazee he he he he he
Sibusiso,Brokefan ,sisi wami(Pearl) kunjani and the rest of my KHOSI family .

Bruno: 2010-03-16 13:52

LOL @ Michael...Gaxinho is the best ive read all month, period.

May God bless Bafana & protect them from any injury as they are all we have. Pls lets settle the BONUS ISSUE as early as now so we can enjoy Bafana x2 come June-July 2010.

Bafana Bafana 4ever, peace 4ever.

Gucci Man: 2010-03-16 13:53

Boothnelson
Gaxinho
Mphelinho =kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa

Yha nhe my family is crazee he he he he he
Sibusiso,Brokefan ,sisi wami(Pearl) kunjani and the rest of my KHOSI family .

Pearl: 2010-03-16 14:13

Michael

Sup man

Pirates is not 1 skipper team or Gayser Chiefs aka Family Business FC: 2010-03-16 14:16

The slowest defender in South Africa, him and Edward Malinga. I we meeting England in the second round or the quarters of the world cup? Rooney and Dafuor will definitely slaughter our defence of Mbazo and Booty. Well, I hope Gould will recorver in time for selection, because I see danger. You must remember that at Sundowns centre back he is in number 4 in packing order after, Xulu, Mngomeni, and Manzini. Mexicans are very quick. Remember booth against Swaziland.

Sox: 2010-03-16 14:21

@ Di Maria; its Bayethe not bayatee,
this will realy be a good test if they play a full strong team i watched their game against Club America they were good, Club America is a top team in Mexico

Pirates is not 1 skipper team or Gayser Chiefs aka Family Business FC: 2010-03-16 14:21

Booth is only selected because of his height, just like Gavin Lane when he was selected for throw-ins, hehehehehehe. What other quality does he have, between him and that boy from Empangeni, uSangweni, I'll pick Sangweni or Thwala for center back.

S\'busiso: 2010-03-16 14:45

That's gud 2 hear.2 Tshabalala big up boy.

Chichiboy: 2010-03-16 14:51

Im starting to doubt these results, not being negative but rather because, they winning convincingly against Brazilian sides which, according to Perreira will be good teams to prepare Bafana as they are good. So how come Bafana beat them so convincingly and yet they failed against Namibia and the likes. I smell something... FIXED MATCHES TO GET US BEHIND THEM AND THEY WILL HANDLE THE DISSAPOINTMENT AFTERWARDS AS LONG AS THE COUNRTY WAS BEHIND THEM, THE REST DONT MATTER! GOOD PR!

Pirates is not 1 skipper team or Gayser Chiefs aka Family Business FC: 2010-03-16 15:22

Chichiboy we need bloggers like you in this website, who think wisely.

skye: 2010-03-16 17:04

ayoba

mateu: 2010-03-16 18:36

uuuh...to 'I hate Pirates Captain'
Actually Manzini has been injured for the past season! And Booth has played the last 10 games at Downs after being injured...
What we need on this forum are people who actually watch football, criticize constructively and who know their facts...