International Friendly · Sunday 23 July 1950 · Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa 0–2 Australia (23 Jul 1950): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 9 between South Africa and Australia.
  • Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 5 wins, Australia 2, 1 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Africa 1–2 Australia on 8 July 1950 (International Friendly).
  • South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 18 goals.
  • Australia won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 14 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1633, Australia 1615 — South Africa were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

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Australia: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Africa1–2Australia8 Jul 1950 · International Friendly
  • South Africa2–1Australia1 Jul 1950 · International Friendly
  • South Africa3–2Australia24 Jun 1950 · International Friendly
  • Australia1–2South Africa14 Jun 1947 · International Friendly
  • Australia5–1South Africa7 Jun 1947 · International Friendly
  • Australia3–3South Africa31 May 1947 · International Friendly