GettyBafana Bafana struggled to beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in a tough Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) outing staged at the Marrakesh Stadium.
Despite coming into the match as favourites, South Africa had to rely on an Oswin Appollis late penalty to win the five-goal thriller that ensured they finished second in their group.
Zimbabwe and Angola have been eliminated from the competition without a win.
Have a look at what the fans said after the game, as sampled by GOAL.
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GOALThis game was like pulling teeth. Now we are at AFCON, but if we don’t sort out defense, we’re going to struggle - Redon the Mersey
AFPThank you, Hugo Broos, for bringing dignity to my country, South Africa. We last competed like this in 2002 - Tsoga Motho
AFPZimbabwe were the toughest team ever. They never gave us an easy game, compared to Angola and Egypt - Charlie-Paseka Say.
BackpageCoach Hugo Broos is turning into prime Miguel Cardoso right in front of our eyes - Ke Karabo
BackpageWell done for qualifying for the Knockout stages. We are Bafana Bafana. Zimbabwe must be proud of themselves, they displayed a good football - Sibu Excel
BackpageMamelodi Sundowns are letting us down! One gave away a penalty against Egypt. One equalized for Zimbabwe. But we were told Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a wrestler and will not survive VAR at AFCON - Bento
Getty I am not sure whether to say Bafana Bafana is poor or Zimbabwe is that good. But all I can say is, come the FIFA World Cup with such tactics, we are getting a 5-0 beating in the opening game against Mexico. I am leaving it to you guys to tell me if we are that bad or Zimbabwe are good. I think Hugo Broos is ageing like Mageu, not wine - Sir Goatedza
BackpageThis is genuinely the team we're taking to the World Cup? We're really expecting to beat Spain and France with this? Broos must consider Kaizer Chiefs players - Sam Tobi
GalloNo game has ever stressed me like this one, that was the longest seven minutes I have ever experienced in my entire existence - Mbilu Yanga
BackpageOrlando Pirates fans don't know football, the only support their players - Black is Goldz