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Group A

Teams

Photos

  • Xavi Hernandez of Spain shoots the ball
  • Team of South Africa poses for a team photo
  • Cesc Fabregas of Spain and Aaron Mokoena of South Africa battle for the ball in Bloemfontein.
  • Alvaro Arbeloa of Spain controls the ball
  • Xavi Hernandez #8 of Spain in action

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    Fixtures and Results

    17 Jun 09SpainESP1:0 (0:0)IRQIraq
    17 Jun 09South AfricaRSA2:0 (1:0)NZLNew Zealand
    20 Jun 09IraqIRQ0:0NZLNew Zealand
    20 Jun 09SpainESP2:0 (0:0)RSASouth Africa

    Standings

    MPWDLPts
    SpainSpain33009
    South AfricaSouth Africa31114
    IraqIraq30212
    New ZealandNew Zealand30121

    Analysis

    Draw offers hosts hope

    Joel Santana's South Africa will feel that they have a realistic chance of emerging from a section that also includes Spain, Iraq and New Zealand.

    Quotes

    Group A Quotes
    Joel Santana, South Africa coach
    I'm very happy with the draw. We play in a group with teams of top quality. We hope that all will go well for us in the tournament, and we are very happy to represent South Africa.