International Friendly · Tuesday 8 September 2009 · Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
South AfricaRepublic of Ireland 1–0 South Africa (8 Sep 2009): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Republic of Ireland winDrawSouth Africa win
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Match facts
- This is meeting number 2 between Republic of Ireland and South Africa.
- Head-to-head before this game: Republic of Ireland 1 wins, South Africa 0, 0 draws.
- Previous meeting: Republic of Ireland 2–1 South Africa on 11 June 2000 (USA Cup).
- Republic of Ireland won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- South Africa won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Republic of Ireland 1750, South Africa 1581 — Republic of Ireland were favourites.
Republic of Ireland: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Cyprus5 Sep 2009 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–3 vs Australia12 Aug 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Bulgaria6 Jun 2009 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–1 vs Nigeria29 May 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Italy1 Apr 2009 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–2 vs Germany5 Sep 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs Serbia12 Aug 2009 · International Friendly
- 2–3 vs Spain28 Jun 2009 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 0–1 vs Brazil25 Jun 2009 · FIFA Confederations Cup
- 0–2 vs Spain20 Jun 2009 · FIFA Confederations Cup
Previous meetings
Full head-to-head →- Republic of Ireland2–1South Africa11 Jun 2000 · USA Cup