1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations

1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
Old Greenpoint & King Fahd Int. Stadiums
South Africa Saudi Arabia
1 0
First leg
South Africa Saudi Arabia
1 0
Date18 September 1999
VenueGreen Point Stadium, Cape Town
RefereeFelix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
Attendance20,000
Second leg
Saudi Arabia South Africa
0 0
Date30 September 1999
VenueKing Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
RefereeSaad Kamil (Kuwait)
Attendance50,000
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The 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, it was contested between Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1996 Asian Cup, and South Africa, winners of the 1996 African Cup of Nations. The matches were originally planned to be played in 1997, but both teams couldn't be bothered to find time on the calendar. After being delayed for two years, the matches were finally played in 1999.[1] South Africa won the title on aggregate score 1–0.[2]

Qualified teams

Country Qualified as Previous appearance in tournament
 South Africa 1996 African Cup of Nations champions Debut
 Saudi Arabia 1996 Asian Cup champions 1 (1985)

Match details

First leg

South Africa 1–0 Saudi Arabia
Ndlanya 48' report
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa:
GK – John Tlale
DF – Papi Khomane
DF – Mark Fish (c)
DF – Pierre Issa
DF – Ivan McKinley downward-facing red arrow 46'
MF – Eric Tinkler
MF – Thabo Mngomeni downward-facing red arrow 52'
MF – John Moshoeu
MF – Joel Masilela
FW – Pollen Ndlanya
FW – Benni McCarthy downward-facing red arrow 74'
Substitutes:
MF – Quinton Fortune upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF – Helman Mkhalele upward-facing green arrow 52'
FW – Shaun Bartlett upward-facing green arrow 74'
Manager:
Trott Moloto
Saudi Arabia:
GK – Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF – Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF – Abdullah Zubromawi
DF – Saleh Al-Dawod
DF – Hussein Abdulghani
DF – Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF – Fahad Saad Al-Subaie
MF – Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF – Abdullah Al-Waked downward-facing red arrow 61'
FW – Hamzah Idris downward-facing red arrow 80'
FW – Marzouk Al-Otaibi downward-facing red arrow 56'
Substitutes:
MF – Nawaf Al-Temyat upward-facing green arrow 61'
FW – Obeid Al-Dosari upward-facing green arrow 56'
FW – Fahad Al-Mehallel upward-facing green arrow 80'
Manager:
Czech Republic Milan Máčala

Assistant referees:
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Fourth official:
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Man of the Match:
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Second leg

Saudi Arabia 0–0 South Africa
Al-Jaber soccer ball with red X 35' report
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Saad Kamil (Kuwait)
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Saudi Arabia:
GK – Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF – Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF – Abdullah Zubromawi
DF – Saleh Al-Dawod
DF – Hussein Abdulghani
DF – Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF – Nawaf Al-Temyat
MF – Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF – Khalid Al Temawi downward-facing red arrow 80'
FW – Sami Al-Jaber downward-facing red arrow 64'
FW – Obeid Al-Dosari downward-facing red arrow 71'
Substitutes:
MF – Fahad Saad Al-Subaie upward-facing green arrow 80'
FW – Fahad Al-Mehallel upward-facing green arrow 64'
FW – Marzouk Al-Otaibi upward-facing green arrow 71'
Manager:
Czech Republic Milan Máčala
South Africa:
GK – Andre Arendse
DF – Aaron Mokoena
DF – Mark Fish (c)
DF – Frank Schoeman
DF – Ivan McKinley
MF – Eric Tinkler
MF – Alex Bapela
MF – Joel Masilela downward-facing red arrow 61'
MF – Daniel Mudau
MF – Dumisa Ngobe downward-facing red arrow 65'
FW – Phil Masinga
Substitutes:
MF – Thabo Mngomeni upward-facing green arrow 61'
MF – Godfrey Sapula upward-facing green arrow 65'
Manager:
Trott Moloto

Assistant referees:
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Fourth official:
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Man of the Match:
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Winners

South Africa won 1–0 on aggregates.


 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 

South Africa
1st title

References

  1. ^ "Stage set for Afro-Asian soccer play-off". rediff.com. Mail Sports Editor. 15 September 1999.
  2. ^ "South Africa team's profile". COSAFA official website.

External links

  • 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations - rsssf.com
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