Bafana Bafana yesterday defeated New Zealand 2-0 in a Confederations Cup match that was even more lopsided than the score suggests. The South Africans dominated in most every way imaginable, and at times looked as if they were fielding fifteen men on the pitch. The narrative still is that the hosts blew it against Iraq on Sunday, but I cannot help but think that the Iraqis playing Spain tight yesterday before falling 1-0 ought to cause some re-evaluation. If Bafana Bafana pulls out a draw against Spain on Saturday, they will advance to the knockout round. If not, it will come down to goal differential. Iraq is almost certain to defeat an overmatched Kiwi squad, so the home team needs to rise to the challenge against a formidable Spanish side that some believe is the best in the world.
