Really brilliant goal by South Africa's Katlego Mphela in that country's 3-2 loss to Spain today in the Confederations Cup.
Mphela's goal came in the 92nd minute and tied the 3rd place game 2-2, forcing extra time.
During the short break before extra time began, ESPN dunce / analyst Alexi Lalas commented, "Spain would be on a flight back home to Lisbon," were it not for Mphela's brillance. Click to continue reading...

In an otherwise uninteresting match to decide 3rd place at the 2009 confederations cup. South Africa upset Spain who then upset South Africa who then upset Spain once again.

You could be forgiven for falling asleep watching this match as both sides seemed drained or uninterested for the most part.

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