Angola beat South Africa 3-0 during the COSAFA Cup final Sunday. Bafana Bafana made one roster change from their semifinal win against Comoros. Coach Hugo Broos brought Vuyo Letlapa into the starting lineup for Mduduzi Shabalala. The teams created few scoring chances during the opening minutes. South Africa showed some attacking threat through Gape Moralo and Kamogelo Sebelebile.
Ime Okon nearly scored for Bafana when his header hit the crossbar just before halftime. Angola took the lead right before the break when Laurindo Aurelio headed home a free kick. The striker found space near the goal and directed his shot into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa. South Africa tried to respond early during the second half through Boitumelo Radiopane. Goalkeeper Neblu made a diving save to keep Angola ahead.
Aurelio doubled the lead during the 62nd minute with his second goal of the match. The striker slipped past the defense and beat the diving Mbanjwa for his eighth tournament goal. Angola sealed their victory with nine minutes remaining when Milson curled a free kick into the near corner. The goal gave Angola their second straight COSAFA Cup championship title.
Ime Okon nearly scored for Bafana when his header hit the crossbar just before halftime. Angola took the lead right before the break when Laurindo Aurelio headed home a free kick. The striker found space near the goal and directed his shot into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa. South Africa tried to respond early during the second half through Boitumelo Radiopane. Goalkeeper Neblu made a diving save to keep Angola ahead.
Aurelio doubled the lead during the 62nd minute with his second goal of the match. The striker slipped past the defense and beat the diving Mbanjwa for his eighth tournament goal. Angola sealed their victory with nine minutes remaining when Milson curled a free kick into the near corner. The goal gave Angola their second straight COSAFA Cup championship title.
