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Neither side made a change at the break but Ireland looked more comfortable as the second half began. Trapattoni’s men passed more convincingly than in the opening period and contained South Africa’s attacks more easily, and looked to attack on the break themselves.

Neither side created much until the hour mark, when Ireland burst into life in front of goal, with substitute Leon Best, Folan and then Lawrence all seeing their efforts blocked in a sustained attack.

South Africa had their first attempt of the half after a precision cross by Siboniso Gaxa found substitute Siphiwe Tshabalala, but he diverted his volley wide from close range.

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