FIFA World Cup · Sunday 2 June 2002 · Busan, South Korea
Paraguay 2–2 South Africa (2 Jun 2002): Result & Goals
Goals
- 39'
Roque Santa CruzParaguay - 55'Francisco ArceParaguay
- 63'
Teboho MokoenaSouth Africa - 90'Quinton Fortune penSouth Africa
Pre-match prediction
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Paraguay winDrawSouth Africa win
Based on Elo ratings (Paraguay 1689, South Africa 1655) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Paraguay and South Africa.
- Paraguay won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Paraguay 1688, South Africa 1655 — an evenly matched game.
Paraguay: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Sweden17 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–4 vs England17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Nigeria26 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–2 vs Bolivia13 Feb 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–4 vs Colombia14 Nov 2001 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Turkey23 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Scotland20 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Madagascar12 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Ecuador17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Botswana30 Mar 2002 · COSAFA Cup