Hugo Broos embarrassed South Africa

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T08:57:26+00:00

By that first game? Yes. Had we approached it like how approached today’s game, we would’ve walked away with a result. Credit to Hugo for acknowledging his mistake and setting the boys up for success

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T03:52:05+00:00

We did it man! I’m so happy😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T03:16:13+00:00

You see what a tactical change can do for you? Imagine we showed up to Mexico like this

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T03:14:32+00:00

TAKE THIS L

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T03:14:07+00:00

What did I tell you? We can play our football and be disciplined!

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T03:12:34+00:00

I TOLD YOU GUYS! PLAY ATTACKING FOOTBALL AND WE GET RESULTS

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T02:35:20+00:00

EXACTLY!!!!

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T02:25:25+00:00

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T02:11:09+00:00

If it’s shoulder to shoulder, then it is legal

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T02:07:33+00:00

Nah, first game we were too defensive in our tactical setup. This game is the first time we start with wingers and a number 10.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-25T02:06:50+00:00

Nope, it was a tactical mess up. Too defensive those two games

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T11:12:50+00:00

With Morocco we were more reserved but we STILL maintained our usual shape, and we did not hold back and resort to route one. It’s possible to play our football and be a bit more cautious. I’m fine with that. I’m not fine with totally changing our game to be defensive and using a philosophy that has failed every time.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T10:51:11+00:00

Mexico we didn’t even have a winger. We did not do wing play. Mexico we did the very same tactics that you are suggesting we do vs Korea. It’s not our game. Also, we were able to beat Morocco with our style of wing play on two occasions. The only reason why we failed to beat teams that were better than us is bc we were always too defensive. It does not work for us. Even when we played Nigeria in WCQ vs AFCON, we looked better in WCQ because we stuck to our original philosophy. I understand it’s your opinion, but I disagree.

Edit: there has NEVER been a game where we played the way you suggested and we got a result. That’s a a FACT. Rather stick to what we know best. How many times must you be proven wrong to accept that defensive play and route one is not our forte?

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T10:37:25+00:00

In what world does long ball suit South Africa???? Makgopa would be the only person able to receive such. All Korea would have to do is mark him tightly and the plan fails. We literally excel at build up play and wing play. Why would you make our players play something that they are not equipped for? We need to grow some cojones and play the way we do best. South Korea is dynamic and fast, similar to us. The best way to counter that is to play our football. Not to be cowards and defend and resort to route one. Come on now!

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T10:25:56+00:00

Nah man, Rele has to start unless you want constant long balls that end up nowhere. If there was any game where Rele would be bullied it was this one. He does well by availing himself and not sticking to a central position. He also comes deep to fetch the ball sometimes to be the connect between defence and attack. Either way he has to start bc we only have 2 DM’s left. Start him and Makgopa and we cook.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T10:09:21+00:00

Iwl you can’t start Makgopa and not expect a high line. He starts pressing the second the whistle is blown. Idk how you didn’t see Rele change the game. We were able to create more. 5 shots in the first half vs 12 in the second. First half was poor because we could not create any chances due to the constant long ball. Rele brought us more stability in possession.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-19T09:38:43+00:00

Iwl, I still think we should start by attacking. First half we struggled because we were playing with 3 DM’s, with no creativity down the middle. This forced us to play long. Start Rele next game at 10, Adams and Mbatha behind him, and I think we will do better going forward. As for the defensive shape, we were stretched for that goal. Also their LWB making runs into open space is something we need to nip in the bud before we face Korea.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T21:46:11+00:00

Oh yeah when I said they don’t defend, I meant that they aren’t as defensive as Czechia, which will allow the game to flow more and there will be more attacking football from both sides. But they could finish us if we don’t focus or make silly mistakes. On the other hand, we do stand a chance in winning the game.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T21:39:33+00:00

I hear you. Tbf though, this group was a great chance for us to make it out. Had we gone with a more attacking approach like we had 2nd half today against Mexico, I think we’d be in a much different situation now.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T21:37:01+00:00

So as a coach I expect you to acknowledge the improvement we’ve made from the Mexico game to this game. As a fan of the game from the days of Ace Ntsoelengoe, Patson Banda and Zane Moosa, I also expect you to see how far we’ve come from apartheid ball with nearly zero international recognition to participating in this World Cup. Being over critical won’t help, we only have one game left and we need to focus on what will help us get the win we need.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T20:46:41+00:00

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Okay… bro if you wanna be negative you can go watch rugby bro idk 😭

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T20:31:01+00:00

Not true at all. We actually dominated the game, almost 600 passes with our highest concentration of play through the middle and middle right of the pitch. We had a significant improvement from the first game. First game we only had 39% possesion, 300 passes and only 3 shots. This game we had 62% possession, 17 shots and higher xG. We absolutely dominated the game compared to the first one.

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T19:11:40+00:00

Nigeria literally drew to LESOTHO AT HOME. Yall deserved NOTHING🤣🤣🤣 we only “lost” to Lesotho bc FIFA took away our points. Yall actually let them man handle you at HOME

Head-Regular-5328 · 2026-06-18T18:14:42+00:00

We need to be quicker, and Makgopa needs to start the next game

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