Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) and South African forward Benni McCarthy fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

(8)South Africa vs Spain

(8)South Africa vs Spain

TAEJON, South Korea - South Africa's Benni McCarthy (L) scores the equalizer in the 31st minute against Spain in the World Cup group B match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 12. Spain went on to win the match 3-2 and advanced to the second round. (World Cup 2002)

(8)South Africa vs Slovenia

(8)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa forward Benni McCarthy is tackled by Slovenia defender Zeljko Milinovic (3) during the second half of a group B match of the World Cup finals at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

(6)South Africa vs Slovenia

(6)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa forward Benni Mccarthy (R, front) tries a shot during the second half of a World Cup group B match at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

(8)South Africa vs Slovenia

(8)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa forward Benni McCarthy is tackled by Slovenia defender Zeljko Milinovic (3) during the second half of a group B match of the World Cup finals at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) and South African forward Benni McCarthy fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)