South Africa vs Benin match stats & report
2–1 Full time
South Africa stats & fixtures · Benin stats & fixtures
South Africa beat Benin 2–1 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 1) on 18 November 2023. South Africa had 68% of the ball.
South Africa vs Benin match statistics
- 68% Ball possession 32%
- 7 Total shots 5
- 3 Shots on target 1
- 2 Shots off target 4
- 2 Blocked shots 0
- 5 Shots inside the box 4
- 5 Corners 2
- 7 Fouls 19
- 4 Offsides 1
- 1 Yellow cards 1
- 576 Passes 266
- 88% Pass accuracy 77%
- 0 Goalkeeper saves 1
Goals and cards
- 2' Goal P. Tau (assist S. Sithole) South Africa
- 45' Goal K. Mudau South Africa
- 54' Yellow card T. Mokoena South Africa
- 70' Goal S. Mounie (assist Jodel Dossou) Benin
- 90+2' Yellow card Cédric Hountondji Benin
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
South Africa
Bench R. Goss , N. Mobbie , N. Sibisi , B. Cross , J. Adams , Zakhele Lepasa , V. Mothwa , S. Mthethwa , Tapelo Xoki , O. Appollis , E. Mokwana , M. Mayambela
Benin
Bench M. Dandjinou , A. Obassa , R. Sankamao , Rodrigue Fassinou , Tamimou Ouorou , M. Ahlinvi , Dokou Dodo , Hassane Imourane , C. Soukou , P. Dossou , C. Gomez , S. Traore
Form guide
South Africa at home
5–2–3 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.2 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 3.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
25% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Benin away
2–2–5 in 9 matches
- Scored
- 0.6 per game
- Conceded
- 2.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 9
- Corners
- 3.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 2.5 per game
40% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 9 matches — treat these numbers lightly.