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The Guardian - UK
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World Cup: South African supporters react to being knocked out

South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
South African fans watch the last of their team's group stage matches against France at the Motherwell Township in Port Elizabeth
Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
South Africa fans in Nelspruit pray for good luck during the game
Photograph: Claudio Cruz/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
Bafana Bafana fans gathered in Sandton fan park in the hope that South Africa could qualify for the 2nd round. The hosts were knocked out despite beating France Photograph: Andy Hall/guardian.co.uk
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
A chance goes begging for South Africa ...
Photograph: Claudio Cruz/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
And the tension mounts in George, where these fans are watching
Photograph: Shuji Kajiyama/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
More fans watching the big screen in George
Photograph: Shuji Kajiyama/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
Despite going into a 2-0 lead, South Africa need to further boost their goal difference to go through
Photograph: Shuji Kajiyama/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
A second-half goal from France virtually ends South Africa's hopes
Photograph: Shuji Kajiyama/AP
South Africa's knock out: South Africa Knocked Out Of World Cup
And despite holding on to win, South Africa become the first host nation to exit the World Cup at the group stage
Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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