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South Africa are given a
World Cup qualifying lifeline after rivals Ethiopia (external) are
docked three points by Fifa for fielding an ineligible player in a
match against Botswana.
In
a statement released by soccer's world governing body, Fifa said that
Minyahile Beyene should not have played in Ethiopia's 2-1 win as he
was suspended for accumulated yellow cards.
As a result, Botswana were declared winners of the Group A game by a 3-0 margin and Ethiopia, who had gone five points clear of South Africa at the top with one match each to play, had their previously unassailable lead cut to two points.
As a result, Botswana were declared winners of the Group A game by a 3-0 margin and Ethiopia, who had gone five points clear of South Africa at the top with one match each to play, had their previously unassailable lead cut to two points.
Justice is
done.
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