International Friendly · Saturday 14 June 1947 · Sydney, Australia

Australia 1–2 South Africa (14 Jun 1947): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 5 between Australia and South Africa.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Australia 1 wins, South Africa 2, 1 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Australia 5–1 South Africa on 7 June 1947 (International Friendly).
  • Australia won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 14 goals.
  • South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Australia 1542, South Africa 1561 — Australia were favourites.

Australia: last 5 matches

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South Africa: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Australia5–1South Africa7 Jun 1947 · International Friendly
  • Australia3–3South Africa31 May 1947 · International Friendly
  • Australia2–4South Africa24 May 1947 · International Friendly
  • Australia1–2South Africa10 May 1947 · International Friendly