South Africa Vs Cape 2023 AFCON Quarterfinal match went down the wires and had to be decided via penalties.
The two sides settled for a dramatic 0-0 draw after 120 minutes before heading to the shootouts to decide who qualifies for the next round of the tournament.
In the shoot-outs, Ronwen Williams dazzled with an incredible performance. The former SuperSport United player saved three Cape Verde spot-kicks in a row, missed the third, and saved the last spot-kick.
South Africa football fans have been drooling over the masterclass performance by the Mamelodi Sundowns goalie, who single-handedly shouldered the burden of qualifying South Africa for their first AFCON semifinals in 2023 years
It was the first time.in AFCON and world football history, a goalkeeper has saved four penalties out of five. Hence, Williams etched himself into the history books with the goalkeeping masterclass
Ronwen Williams reacts to his penalty-saving heroics
Williams attributed his unprecedented and exceptional football masterclass to South Africa's technical advisors, whom he said made his job ''easier' by sharing footage of Cape Verde's previous penalties.
According to him, the analysts shared detailed footage of the contours of Cape Verde's previous spot-kicks and it helped him read their moves perfectly before pinning down their strikes.
South Africa will play Nigeria in AFCON semi
finals following the win over the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde.
Who is Ronwen Williams?
Ronwen Williams is a South Africa professional football player, playing as a goalkeeper for South Africa national team and Mamelodi Sundowns - an elite South African club.
Williams is the captain of the South African national team. He made his debut for the Bafana Bafana in 2014 and has made 37 appearances for the team
The two sides settled for a dramatic 0-0 draw after 120 minutes before heading to the shootouts to decide who qualifies for the next round of the tournament.
In the shoot-outs, Ronwen Williams dazzled with an incredible performance. The former SuperSport United player saved three Cape Verde spot-kicks in a row, missed the third, and saved the last spot-kick.
South Africa football fans have been drooling over the masterclass performance by the Mamelodi Sundowns goalie, who single-handedly shouldered the burden of qualifying South Africa for their first AFCON semifinals in 2023 years
It was the first time.in AFCON and world football history, a goalkeeper has saved four penalties out of five. Hence, Williams etched himself into the history books with the goalkeeping masterclass
Ronwen Williams reacts to his penalty-saving heroics
Williams attributed his unprecedented and exceptional football masterclass to South Africa's technical advisors, whom he said made his job ''easier' by sharing footage of Cape Verde's previous penalties.
According to him, the analysts shared detailed footage of the contours of Cape Verde's previous spot-kicks and it helped him read their moves perfectly before pinning down their strikes.
South Africa will play Nigeria in AFCON semi
finals following the win over the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde.
Who is Ronwen Williams?
Ronwen Williams is a South Africa professional football player, playing as a goalkeeper for South Africa national team and Mamelodi Sundowns - an elite South African club.
Williams is the captain of the South African national team. He made his debut for the Bafana Bafana in 2014 and has made 37 appearances for the team