South Africa beat Zimbabwe 1-0. The winner had to work for it: 1 from 12 shots. Best on the pitch was N. Mobbie, rated 7.9.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   World Cup Qualifiers — CAF
   RSA 4-2-3-1·4-1-4-1 ZIM
   Coach: H. Broos · N. MapezaReferee: S. Selmi📍 FNB Stadium
2. 1. First half
   2. 26'
      

      RSA
      GOOOAL!Teboho Mokoena
3. 1. Second half
   2. 46'
      

      RSA
      Yellow card
      T. Mashego
   3. 56'
      ZIM
      Yellow card
      Marvelous Nakamba
   4. 56'
      ZIM
      Substitution
      ▲Kudakwashe Mahachi▼B. Sarupinda
   5. 60'
      

      RSA
      Yellow card
      Thibang Phete
   6. 60'
      ZIM
      Substitution
      ▲K. Mutizwa▼D. Moyo
   7. 63'
      

      RSA
      Substitution
      ▲F. Lakay▼Evidence Makgopa
   8. 79'
      

      RSA
      Substitution
      ▲E. Brooks▼Percy Tau
   9. 84'
      ZIM
      Substitution
      ▲F. Madhanaga▼Marvelous Nakamba
   10. 85'
       ZIM
       Substitution
       ▲B. Antonio▼Khama Billiat
   11. 90+2'
       

       RSA
       Substitution
       ▲M. Mdantsane▼K. Dolly