International Friendly · Monday 20 May 2002 · So Kon Po, Hong Kong
Scotland
South AfricaScotland 0–2 South Africa (20 May 2002): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Scotland winDrawSouth Africa win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Scotland and South Africa.
- Scotland won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Scotland 1663, South Africa 1619 — Scotland were favourites.
Scotland: last 5 matches
- 1–4 vs South Korea16 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Nigeria17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–5 vs France27 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Latvia6 Oct 2001 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–2 vs Belgium5 Sep 2001 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Madagascar12 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Ecuador17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Botswana30 Mar 2002 · COSAFA Cup
- 1–4 vs Georgia27 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Saudi Arabia20 Mar 2002 · International Friendly