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Although they were denied a number of goal-scoring chances by the Bolivian goalkeeper, the African representatives were clinical and ensured they picked up maximum points from their opening game. The South Africans performed well despite playing for more than one hour with 10 men after one of them had been sent off late in the first half.

The youngster joined the South American heavyweights as part of a collaborative partnership with his local club. He impressed during trials that lasted for two months before he was co-opted in a move that has been welcomed by those who developed him.

The finals will feature 104 matches, with Mzansi hoping to go all the way in the global competition.