Playing in their own backyard and desperate for a win at all costs to avoid the embarrassing prospect of missing the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, the Egyptians appeared to fall easily in and around the box.
However, Tunisian referee Slim Jedidi was on the ball and did not give away soft spot-kicks, and as a result has earned Mosimane’s respect.
“I respect him because he was fair, but also I must say we have clever players like Morgan [Gould], who go shoulder to shoulder,” Mosimane says.
“I was very, very afraid when they were falling in the box, but the referee was spot on with his decisions,” he admits.
Mosimane has also heaped praise on his boys for a gallant fight.
“We have a brave team and they help each other. One player was playing for another player … this is a good team.
"It is unbelievable to have brave boys like these playing for each other. You saw Katlego Mphela mark Hosni [Abd Rabou] in midfield and you see ‘Yeye’ [Reneilwe Letsholonyane] helping Anele [Ngcongca] all the time. I’m very happy,” Mosimane says.
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It is interesting to note that we still failing to give credit where it is due especially when a Pirates Chiefs Sundowns player shines. Yet we talking about the National team, i am glad the players dont entertain such shenanigans. Jali's performance was that of a footballer of the season so was Khune and most of the players especially in the middle of the park and defence that is where we did well.
Pisto oops Pitso i like your attitude because you dont listen to monday coaches otherwise you will be having a new squad every game.
Big has unlocked the potential and power of Bafana. This giant has waken up and by the end of the qualifications, we will be the number 2. Ours is to go and win the 2012 AFCON and we will come back as the number 1 in Africa.
This Bafana is sharp sharp...well done boys
But we've got a solid defence, and great goalkeep, us and Uganda remain the only teams that haven't conceded a goal thus far...
Why don't you go to your native country, and write kak or germorse...Idiot
If South Africans are stupid, why don't you go back to your native country where you eat once a week? South African is the paradise of Africa because we're more civilised much intelligent that any other African continent, we lead they follow so take notes you IDIOT we're trying so hard to make you a human being by accomodating you, so don't come with that tendancy...
on the other note i have a prblm with Caf there is nothing good that they ever display about us that is encouraging or giving credit, when they report about us its always come associated with other team and i hate that, safa should work on this behaviour, i am sure wen we voice our concerns fifa would hear and act against Caf i mean there is nothing come positive even when we do well.
Pitso anginamahloni ngawe!
Going to Egypt and coming back with the point is not the easy thing to achieve and is only few teams that have done that
Well done Bafana but there is still a room for improvement especially our striking force
You are both important in building the strong Bafana
My apology if i used the wrong platform
I HOPE I M NOT ADDING FUEL IN THE FIRE
I respect you both
SA will never win AFCON
such a bigot! when will you give up moron?