Aubrey Modiba
LWB
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Jul 22, 1995 (30)
Left
5'7"
117 lb
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Limited impact in loss
Modiba recorded one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
Analysis: Modiba tried to create a bit on the left flank, but as a left-back, he was also worried about containing Roberto Alvarado and later Gilberto Mora. Modiba should maintain his place in the starting lineup when South Africa take on Czech Republic on June 18 in their second group-stage match.
Starts World Cup opener
Modiba (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Thursday's World Cup opener against Mexico.
Analysis: Modiba made his return to the starting lineup after being unavailable for the recent friendly, with his progression to training on Tuesday proving sufficient for manager Hugo Broos to hand him the left wingback role for the most important fixture of South Africa's campaign. The defender's recovery from the hamstring issue had been the major storyline heading into the tournament opener, and his availability is a significant boost for a Bafana Bafana side heading into a high-stakes World Cup opener against Mexico.
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