Hugo Broos: ‘We were a bit lucky’ to beat Morocco

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that there was an element of good fortune to the victory over Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The quarter-finals await Bafana Bafana after a 2-0 over the World Cup semi-finalists on Tuesday night.

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HUGO BROOS DELIGHTED WITH BAFANA BAFANA

Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena clinched the victory and Broos was delighted with the result.

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Broos felt that his team got the tactics spot on in the fine win.

“I don’t think I have to tell you I am very happy,” said Broos.

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“We beat Morocco, and it is not only because we are in the quarter-finals (that I am happy), beating a team like Morocco is something special.

“This (Morocco) is a very good team, with very good players. But we did the right analysis, and I think the way we played, our tactics were right.”

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‘WE WERE A BIT LUCKY’

Broos felt that that the first half was a period of feeling out for both teams.

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He admits that Bafana Bafana had a bit of luck on their side not least when Achraf Hakimi blasted a penalty kick into the crossbar in the 85th minute.

Mokoena’s stunning free kick would eventually make the match safe but it had been a nail-biting encounter.

“In the first half I thought both teams were a bit afraid of each other,” Broos said.

“The seconnd half was more open and there were a few chances for Morocco. We scored first which is always important.

“After that we were a bit lucky. Morocco started to play with all their big players in front and with high balls (forward). 

“There were very hard duels and they had a few (more) chances but after the second goal the match was done.”

Bafana Bafana will face Cape Verde in the Afcon last eight.