Lance Davids was instrumental in midfield.

Player ratings vs Canada

Player ratings vs Canada

Posted: 26 April 2010 Time: 06:27 pm

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Bafana have banished the disappointment of their Mandela Challenge defeat to the USA on Saturday with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Canada in Durban. Here’s how they rated.

Rowen Fernandez: Had very little to do, but when called upon he coped well. Rating: 7

Bryce Moon: Looked an excellent outlet on the right and should have done enough to win a place in the squad that will go to Ghana. His versatility as either a winger or rightback will improve his chances further. Rating: 7

Benson Mhlongo: Was vocal with his players as skipper on the night and did all that was asked of him. Rating: 7

Bevan Fransman (83 mins): Solid in defence, he was sure in everything he did. Certainly a star of the future. Rating: 7

Tsepo Masilela: Moved up and down the line well, but failed to get to the byline enough. Looks to have improved since he left for Israel, however. Rating: 6

Lance Davids (66 mins): Excellent, played with passion and covered a lot of ground as he hunted the ball. He is used as a rightback for Djurgardens in Sweden, but is he the answer to the defensive midfield role for Bafana? Rating: 8

Kagisho Dikgacoi: Neat, tidy and got stuck in. A good performance. Rating: 7

Teko Modise (89 mins):: The star of the show. After a slow start in the game, he became more influential as it wore on and was the driving force behind everything good from Bafana. Rating: 9

Bernard Parker: Lively and provided a good link in midfield. A good option on the left. Rating: 6

Lerato Chabangu (75 mins): Did OK. Tends to take the wrong option at times and his first touch leaves a lot to be desired. Rating: 6

Thembinkosi Fanteni (66 mins): Should have scored early in the game and is still looking for that elusive first international goal. His general play was impressive, however. Rating: 6

SUBSTITUTES Norman Smith (24 mins): Pretty anonymous when he came on, but to be fair the sting had long gone from the game.

Brent Carelse (24 mins): Took up a position on the right and did OK in his first international cap.

Bamuza Sono (15 mins): Looked to get involved and was comfortable on the ball.

Ashraf Hendricks (7 mins): Not really given enough time to make an impact.

Vuyo Mere (1 min): Played in an unfamiliar central midfield role.

By Nick Said

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Anonymous
posted: 10:42 pm
I think the two full backs were fantastic, they both deserve at least 8, Canada never threatened Bafana from the wings, and we have Brice Moon and Tsepo Masilela to thank for that.
Anonymous
posted: 11:26 pm
SA allow me to indulge as Bafana coach for the day-4-4-2
Khune(gk)
Moon(RB),Mhlongo(RCB),Morris(LCB),Masilela(LB)
Chabangu(RM),Dikgagio(DMD),Modis(AMD),Tshabala(LM)
Benni(Capt,ST),Zuma(ST)
Subs
Fernandez,Fransman,Mdledle,Davids,Zothwane,Buckley,Pienaar,Siwahla,Walaza,Moriri,Mphela.



Anonymous
posted: 06:51 am
I think it was a good display by the boys who showed hunger and passion and feel that that the likes of Lance Davids should be roped into the team to Ghana cause had it not been for the star performance by Teko Modise, Lance Davids would have been my man of the match
Anonymous
posted: 07:33 am
South Africa played well for me the midfield was fantastic especially in the middle of the park Lance Davids, Bryce Moon and Kagiso deserve the pros well done guys.
Anonymous
posted: 07:42 am
WATCH OUT SA!!!! TEKO MODISE COULD BECOME THE NEXT SA\'S ZINEDINE ZIDANE IN A FEW YEARS TO COME IF HE CONTINUES WITH HIS LATEST HIGH CLASS PERFOMANCE.
Anonymous
posted: 07:53 am
Another brilliant outing by Teko Modise. Good all round performance and good value for money in the first. The only downside was the Canadian captain with an over inflated ego who made a complete idiot of himself and embarrased his ordinary team.
Anonymous
posted: 08:03 am
Teko deserves man of the match.
Anonymous
posted: 08:28 am
TEKO MODISE is a very talented player,he needs to maintain his discipline and not let fame get in his head.but i still think TSO should be in the squad WHY PERREIRA WHY?Why do you hate TSO WHY???
Anonymous
posted: 08:46 am
Good Perfomance from Bafana
Anonymous
posted: 08:54 am
Good allround perfomance by the team , special mention for Lance Davids, Bryce Moon and Tshepo Masilela . For me they\'ve booked themselves on the plane to Ghana . Bernard Parker was unlucky with the rating , he deserves more than 6 . Kagiso I feel is a good prospect for the future but realistically I doubt if he is ready for the big time . I wish that Papi could be fully fit for the Nations cup bcos for me he is key to the teams success in Ghana . Teko would be deadly with Papi alongside him and Sibaya as their cover .
Anonymous
posted: 08:59 am
combinations were very good please leave BENNI to bluckburn we need guys who are commited.since we recall BENNI we loose every game now u sow the real commitment.thank guys
Anonymous
posted: 09:01 am
Hail the kings the so called B squad....im sure mr Million a month is confused. the defence was excellent, middle of the park superb, stiking force untouchable. At lest for sure Rikado Katza, Sibaya and Delron Butley will be replaced for good. I have already started to enquire abouth the fees to Ghana.....just can`t wait
Anonymous
posted: 09:01 am
Hail the kings the so called B squad....im sure mr Million a month is confused. the defence was excellent, middle of the park superb, stiking force untouchable. At lest for sure Rikado Katza, Sibaya and Delron Butley will be replaced for good. I have already started to enquire abouth the fees to Ghana.....just can`t wait
Anonymous
posted: 09:07 am
if we choose players because of how they played and not by where or which team they play for,the team that played canada was the best.lets build on that team.
Anonymous
posted: 09:52 am
Teko Jersey no.10. What do you say Mzantsi! Since Shoes, no one really filled the status of jersey no.10 and Pienaar is not really doing it justice either. What do you think Mzantsi?
Anonymous
posted: 09:55 am
Great Performance Bafana B against a very poor Canada team. At last some of you understand Carlos plans for the team. Remember he wants 3 players for every position come 2010. Injurys play a major role leading up to the WC.Teko is my man of the match but the biggest find for Bafana is Lance Davids. Bafana midfields finally found somebody to replace Tinklers omen. Chabangu deserved a 2. The boys football has fallen over the last 2 years. He is indecesive and takes too many touches for international football. The way Sundowns play does not help his course. Europe is calling my friend or risk taking no part in 2010. Look at the number of players infront of you in the pecking order. To Terror- one on one with the goalkeeping is a goal in international football.Your miss is unforgivable. You will always be no3 striker if this continues. All in all wonderful game well done boys. Keep it up.
Anonymous
posted: 10:18 am
well with what i saw bafana is a bit ready for the nation\'s cup but i will have liked it if they play an african term b/4 the time cups cos playing an african term is diffrent from playing euro ok but i was a bit happy for them cos they gave out there best even without the main guys that i have always looked upon but that should not give south africans the feel of they do not need this professional player like mccathy and others cos that will be a big mistake they will be making all mccathy needs is the rite passes and he will be @ his best just as he is in the english football game but keep it up i liked the performance guys and for the coach a job well done keep it up the sky will be the limit ok thank felix goska a nigerian d\\south african base
Anonymous
posted: 10:54 am
I agree with sipho about Lance Davids.I think he played very well yersterday.I also think Terror Fanteni also played well even though he did not score.He holded the ball well and gave players running off the with lot of options,hence we had a lot of short at goals from just outside the box.
Anonymous
posted: 11:01 am
I always felt Lance Davids might be the answer for that central moidfield position, and I was proven right. Teko is the star in the making and Masilela deserves more than 6 according to me. But if the judgement is based on his 1st half performance I agree. Overall well done to the boys but pls let us not get carried away, we still need the likes of Benni, Morris, and company to succeed against much tougher oppositions.
Anonymous
posted: 11:06 am
the team played exceptionally well,but we still need elrio van heerden to operate the rightwing position,than the likes of pienaar (who should compete for a position in the center of the middle or be benched )and carelse cause we need pace and effective skill on both wings.Mr Perreira must pls select players on merit, not on who they are were are they playing because they cause him his job.
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