S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (2nd from R) and his teammates react after South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) scores the opening goal in the 20th minute of their World Cup Group A match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage.

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) celebrates after scoring in the 20th minute of a World Cup Group A match against France at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010.

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 20th minute of a World Cup Group A match against France at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage.

S. Africa, Mexico match ends in 1-1 draw

S. Africa, Mexico match ends in 1-1 draw

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa's Tsepo Masilela (3), Kagisho Dikgacoi (13) and Bongani Khumalo (20) react after Mexico defender Rafael Marquez (4) scored the equalizer in the 79th minute of their opening match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. South Africa and Mexico ended in a 1-1 draw.

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) celebrates after scoring in the 20th minute of a World Cup Group A match against France at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. (Kyodo)

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 20th minute of a World Cup Group A match against France at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage. (Kyodo)

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (2nd from R) and his teammates react after South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) scores the opening goal in the 20th minute of their World Cup Group A match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage. (Kyodo)

S. Africa, Mexico match ends in 1-1 draw

S. Africa, Mexico match ends in 1-1 draw

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa's Tsepo Masilela (3), Kagisho Dikgacoi (13) and Bongani Khumalo (20) react after Mexico defender Rafael Marquez (4) scored the equalizer in the 79th minute of their opening match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. South Africa and Mexico ended in a 1-1 draw. (Kyodo)