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South Africa blank Scotland

AFP, Hong Kong
South Africa sneaked past Scotland 2-0 in the four-nation Reunification Cup here Monday, providing a timely shot in the arm ahead of the World Cup finals.
But it was a far from convincing display for a side which has had a patchy warmup campaign for Japan and South Korea.
A 31st minute goal from Tebogo Makoena and a 92nd-minute strike from substitute George Koumantarakis gave the South Africans the victory they were looking for against a young Scotland side still seeking its first victory under new coach Berti Vogts.
With the World Cup less than two weeks away, South African coach Jomo Sono desperately needed a morale-boosting win after recent losses to Saudi Arabia and Georgia and goalless draws against Botswana and Ecuador.
But the manner in which the Bafana Bafana (The Boys) achieved it will be a concern for Sono with his side squandering too many chances.
"We worked hard and I was happy with our passsing and possession and particularly happy with the defence," he said afterwards.
"We needed this win for the morale of the team. It was important to win to get our confidence back.
"We have a few things to work on but there were good signs from this team today."
The sight of Leeds United's Lucas Radebe coming through 90 minutes unscathed and in commanding form after struggling with injuries for the last 15 months warmed Sono's heart.
The big defender was given the captain's armband, settling the dispute over whether goalkeeper Hans Vonk would be the World Cup skipper.
Vogts will seek solace from his team creating several chances against World Cup-bound opposition, although the inexperience of his young side shone through.
They gave away too much pos-session and were outplayed in midfield as they were in last week's 4-1 defeat by South Korea.
"I thought South Africa were very lucky," said Vogts. "It was a much better performance from us today but they are still not doing enough.
"We were better organised but the midfield have to come forward more. We still have a lot to learn."
It was the Scots who had the first chance when Robert Stockdale won a free kick on the right deep in the South African half in the 6th minute. But Kevin Kyle could not control his head, skying over the crossbar.
As South Africa settled, Bradley Carnell started pushing forward from left back and the chances began to appear.
An ambitious 30-yard strike from Fibusiso Zuma failed to find the mark in the 14th minute and a shot from a similar distance four minutes later by Aaron Mokoena showed their intent.
South Africa finally made the breakthrough in the 31st minute when Allan Johnston was yellow carded for a reckless tackle from behind on Zumo.
Benni McCarthy hit the wall and Teboga Makoena went down a yard outside the penalty area, giving the South Africans another chance.
McCarthy again fired a right-footed shot. Robert Douglas saved only to see Teboga Makoena pounce on the rebound.
Scotland had a golden chance to level the game two minutes before the break when Kyle outjumped Vonk at the right post but his header hit the back netting.
Five minutes into the second half, Kyle had another chance. He latched on to a through ball from Scott Dobie but crashed his shot against the crossbar.
Scotland nearly sneaked an equaliser three minutes from time when a curling shot from 30 yards by Maurice Ross was tipped over.
But it was South Africa who found the net in the final stages when Koumantarakis sidefooted past Douglas from inside the penalty area after latching on to a through ball.