South Africa play Iraq in Elis Park today with Joel Santana's side improving since he began his role as boss of bafana bafana 14 months ago. Iraq have been a good side and won the AFC Asian Cup in 2007 with a good sqaud.
South Africa v Iraq: This game could be a good one. South Africa have a point to prove while Iraq will be underdogs throughout the tournament. Younis Mahmoud will be the key man for Iraq. He scored the winner in the Asian Cup two years ago. South Africa's treat will be Steven Pienaar. The Everton man has been tricky in the premiership.
New Zealand v Spain: Spain are the clear favourites here. Rustenburg is the setting but with a midfield like what Spain has New Zealand will have a tough job to get something out of this game. Shane Smeltz however is a good striker and was the top scorer in the A-League last season. But Marcos Senna could be Spain's force in midfield. With Torres and Villa up front. New Zealand did however almost beat Italy last week. A 4-3 loss was the result but New Zealand deserved a win or a least a draw.
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