FIFA Confederations Cup · Wednesday 17 December 1997 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Uruguay 4–3 South Africa (17 Dec 1997): Result & Goals
Goals
- 11'
Lucas RadebeSouth Africa - 12'
Darío SilvaUruguay - 42'Álvaro RecobaUruguay
- 66'Darío SilvaUruguay
- 69'Helman MkhaleleSouth Africa
- 77'Pollen NdlanyaSouth Africa
- 90'Christian CallejasUruguay
Pre-match prediction
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Uruguay winDrawSouth Africa win
Based on Elo ratings (Uruguay 1708, South Africa 1694) and the outcomes of 7,687 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Uruguay and South Africa.
- Uruguay won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- South Africa won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Uruguay 1708, South Africa 1694 — an evenly matched game.
Uruguay: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Czech Republic15 Dec 1997 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 2–0 vs United Arab Emirates13 Dec 1997 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 5–3 vs Ecuador16 Nov 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Argentina12 Oct 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–2 vs Peru10 Sep 1997 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs United Arab Emirates15 Dec 1997 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 2–2 vs Czech Republic13 Dec 1997 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 1–2 vs Brazil7 Dec 1997 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Germany15 Nov 1997 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs France11 Oct 1997 · International Friendly