Match statistics snapshot
- South Africa fired more attempts (16 vs 10 shots).
- South Africa was more accurate in front of goal (56% on target vs 30%).
- South Africa held more of the ball (66% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Zimbabwe | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 5 | Offsides | 1Lead |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 10Lead |
| 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 5 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 9Lead |
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| 3 | Shots outside the box | 6Lead |
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| 10 | Total shots | 16Lead |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Zimbabwe | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 34% | Ball possession | 66%Lead |
| 68% | Pass accuracy | 83%Lead |
| 165 | Accurate passes | 404Lead |
| 242 | Total passes | 487Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Zimbabwe | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Corner kicks | 3 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Zimbabwe | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 6Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 2 |
| Goals prevented |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Zimbabwe | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11Lead |
| Red cards | ||
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |