World Cup Qualification · Sunday 3 June 2012 · Rustenburg, South Africa
South Africa 1–1 Ethiopia (3 Jun 2012): Result & Goals
Goals
- 28'
Saladin SaidEthiopia - 77'
Katlego MphelaSouth Africa
Pre-match prediction
76%17%7%
South Africa winDrawEthiopia win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1629, Ethiopia 1355) and the outcomes of 4,364 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Ethiopia.
- South Africa won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
- Ethiopia won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1629, Ethiopia 1355 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Senegal29 Feb 2012 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Equatorial Guinea6 Jan 2012 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Zimbabwe15 Nov 2011 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Ivory Coast12 Nov 2011 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Sierra Leone8 Oct 2011 · AFCON Qualification
Ethiopia: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Benin29 Feb 2012 · AFCON Qualification
- 1–1 vs Malawi2 Dec 2011 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
- 0–2 vs Kenya30 Nov 2011 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
- 1–1 vs Sudan28 Nov 2011 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
- 5–0 vs Somalia16 Nov 2011 · World Cup Qualification