1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations

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1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
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Old Greenpoint & King Fahd Int. Stadiums
First leg
Date18 September 1999
Venue Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Referee Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
Attendance20,000
Second leg
Date30 September 1999
Venue King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
Referee Saad Kamil (Kuwait)
Attendance50,000
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The 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, it was contested between Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1996 Asian Cup, and South Africa, winners of the 1996 African Cup of Nations. The matches were originally planned to be played in 1997, but both teams couldn't be bothered to find time on the calendar. After being delayed for two years, the matches were finally played in 1999. [1] South Africa won the title on aggregate score 1–0. [2]

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Qualified teams

CountryQualified asPrevious appearance in tournament
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1996 African Cup of Nations championsDebut
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 1996 Asian Cup champions1 (1985)

Match details

First leg

South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg1–0Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
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Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
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South Africa
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Saudi Arabia
South Africa:
GK John Tlale
DF Papi Khomane
DF Mark Fish (c)
DF Pierre Issa
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MF Eric Tinkler
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MF John Moshoeu
MF Joel Masilela
FW Pollen Ndlanya
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Substitutes:
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Manager:
Trott Moloto
Saudi Arabia:
GK Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF Abdullah Zubromawi
DF Saleh Al-Dawod
DF Hussein Abdulghani
DF Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF Fahad Saad Al-Subaie
MF Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF Abdullah Al-Waked Sub off.svg 61'
FW Hamzah Idris Sub off.svg 80'
FW Marzouk Al-Otaibi Sub off.svg 56'
Substitutes:
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FW Obeid Al-Dosari Sub on.svg 56'
FW Fahad Al-Mehallel Sub on.svg 80'
Manager:
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Man of the Match:
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Second leg

Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg0–0Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
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South Africa
Saudi Arabia:
GK Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF Abdullah Zubromawi
DF Saleh Al-Dawod
DF Hussein Abdulghani
DF Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF Nawaf Al-Temyat
MF Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF Khalid Al Temawi Sub off.svg 80'
FW Sami Al-Jaber Sub off.svg 64'
FW Obeid Al-Dosari Sub off.svg 71'
Substitutes:
MF Fahad Saad Al-Subaie Sub on.svg 80'
FW Fahad Al-Mehallel Sub on.svg 64'
FW Marzouk Al-Otaibi Sub on.svg 71'
Manager:
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South Africa:
GK Andre Arendse
DF Aaron Mokoena
DF Mark Fish (c)
DF Frank Schoeman
DF Ivan McKinley
MF Eric Tinkler
MF Alex Bapela
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MF Daniel Mudau
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FW Phil Masinga
Substitutes:
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MF Godfrey Sapula Sub on.svg 65'
Manager:
Trott Moloto

Assistant referees:
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Fourth official:
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Man of the Match:
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Winners

South Africa won 1–0 on aggregates.

 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 
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South Africa

1st title

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References

  1. "Stage set for Afro-Asian soccer play-off". rediff.com. Mail Sports Editor. 15 September 1999.
  2. "South Africa team's profile". COSAFA official website.