Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has provided some insight into his game plan and tactics behind South Africa's victory against number-one ranked Morocco in the last 16 of the AFCON.
With just one defeat from four, Broos has repeatedly got his tactics spot-on against his counterparts so far at the AFCON.
Bafana demolished Namibia 4-0 when they needed a win with a high score margin and held Tunisia to a goalless draw when they needed a point to progress to the knockout stages.
On Tuesday night, Broos was on the mark once more with his tactics as Bafana absorbed Morocco's pressure long enough to strike in the second half thanks to goals from Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena.
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Speaking to media at the post-match press conference, Broos was modest when asked on his tactics against the Atlas Lions.
"Well I didn't do it (overcome Morocco), the players did it," Broos said.
"So, I just tell the players what they have to do and like every coach hopes that what he is telling the players is the right thing.
"Until now, it's been the right thing but also because the players did what we asked, they were fighting from the first minute, they played very disciplined and we knew that we would have four, five, or six chances today against this team.
"But when we had the chance, we had to use them and we did. That was very important today that the few chances we had, that we could score.
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Still Bafana were made to sweat against Morocco, enjoying just 46% of overall possession and were limited to just five shots at goal, whole the North Africa outfit made 13 attempts.
South Africa was more accurate in their effort, landing three shots on target while only two of Morocco's troubled Ronwen Williams.
"Beating a team like Morocco is something special. This is a very good team with very good players, but we did the right analysis and the tactics were the right ones," Broos added.
Next up for Bafana is a quarter-final clash against Cape Verde to be played on Saturday. Kick-off is at 22:00.
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