South Africa 2 - Central African Republic 0

Cape Town was the scene for the match between visiting Central African Republic and South Africa.  Bafana Bafana were under pressure to keep pace with Ethiopia in the group, but the start lookied promising as South Africa  Reneilwe Letsholonyane hit a ball that put Tokelo Rantie in with a chance on goal, but Rantie botched the shot, giving the visitors a let off.  The visitors eventually responded with an effort by Foxi Kethevoama that forced South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune into a diving stop.  Thabo Matlaba saw the goalkeeper off his line and took a rip from thirty-five yards that floated into the visitors' goal, giving South Africa a 1-0 lead.  Bafana Bafana led 1-0 at intermission.

Six minutes into the second half, Khune had to tip away another diving save from a Manasse Enza free kick.  Central African Republic looked to have equalized for minutes later, but the goal was ruled back for a handball after South Africa voiced their displeasure vehemently.  With twenty minutes ago, South Africa played a counterattack to perfection.  They had been content to sit back and absorb pressure when Siphiwe Tshabalala sent a long through ball ahead to Bernard Parker, who finished top shelf over the goalkeeper to double the lead.  South Africa win 2-0.

South Africa 5 pts +2
Ethiopia 4 pts +2
Cen. Af. Rep. 3 pts -2
Botswana 1 pts -2

Goals
South Africa
Thabo Matlaba 34
Bernard Parker 70

Match Reports:
http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/BafanaBafana/Bafana-claim-valuable-win-20130323
http://www.football24.co.za/2013/03/24/bafana-bafana-2-0-central-african-republic/

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Gg72PfAv8