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South Africa Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams Saves FOUR Penalties in AFCON Shootout Win Over Cape Verde
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South Africa Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams Saves FOUR Penalties in AFCON Shootout Win Over Cape Verde

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales  |  Last updated 2/4/24

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams made history on Saturday by becoming the first goalkeeper ever to make four saves in a penalty shootout at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Williams kept out spot-kicks from Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade as South Africa prevailed 2-1 against Cape Verde in the quarter-finals following a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes.

South Africa will now face Nigeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The other semi-final will see Ivory Coast take on DR Congo.

Tournament hosts Ivory Coast beat Mali 2-1 in extra time on Saturday thanks to a 122nd-minute winning goal from Oumar Diakite.

Reims striker Diakite was then sent off after picking up a second yellow card for removing his shirt while celebrating.

This article first appeared on FanNation Futbol and was syndicated with permission.

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