The South African press, euphoric after the "knockout" of Bafana Bafana to Spain

The South African press today was elated by the unexpected success of Bafana Bafana ( "The Boys " in Zulu language , as known to the South African national team ) last night 1-0 against Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg .

" A brilliant knocks Spain Bafana ," says the newspaper City Press , who believes that the advantage could be of South African have been more successful Local striker Tokelo Rantie .

" Bafana surprises the world champions ," writes The Citizen , which compares the calm attitude of Vicente Del Bosque during the match with that of the volcanic Local coach , Gordon Igesund to illustrate hunger for victory as shown by South Africa.

" Sublime : Parker ( who scored ) sent home fans into ecstasy ," the newspaper.

Meanwhile, " The Star " reminds Igesund the vehemence with which he faced the Spanish bench in replacing Victor Valdes by Pepe Reina for the first injury , the seventh for Spain despite six changes limit established before the meeting.

" How Igesund cared victory became clear towards the end, when he tried to stop Spain replaced their injured goalkeeper having exhausted all permitted changes ," says Jonty Mark in his chronicle in " The Star " .

Bafana Bafana 's victory moved the memories of the 2010 World Cup final , which Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the same Soccer City , the center of attention of South Africans who will not play in Brazil 2014 but noted potential build a young, bold and aggressive in the face of subsequent appointments.

As noted by the local press , the public 's Soccer City had come to honor and remember 2010 Spain , but went home proud of their own and celebrating.