Cape Verde Islands 0-0 South Africa(1-2 pens): South Africa advance to semis

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams starred in a dramatic penalty shootout against Cape Verde in the AFCON quarter-finals to send his side through to face Nigeria in the semi-finals.

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Match Report

Williams made a stunning added time save to take the game into extra time, and penalties were then needed to separate the two teams after the match finished goalless.

Having kept four clean sheets in a row at the tournament so far, Williams - who is also South Africa's captain - saved four out of five spot-kicks in the shootout, including one from ex-Manchester United flop Bebe.

South Africa also missed two penalties, but Williams' heroics meant they prevailed 2-1 in the shootout.

But the team wouldn't even have got to penalties if it wasn't for Williams.

Cape Verde's Gilson Benchimol broke through on goal late in added time and seemed certain to send his team through to the semi-finals, only for Williams to expertly tip his shot onto the bar.

It was then down to penalties, and Bebe, who spent four years at Old Trafford between 2010 and 2014, stepped up first but saw his effort parried away.

Bebe joined United in 2010 from Portuguese top-flight club Vitoria de Guimaraes but made just two appearances in his four-year spell before a string of loan moves, including to Turkish side Besiktas.

After keeping out Bebe, there was no stopping Williams, as he saved three of the next four Cape Verde penalties.

Williams' performance propelled South Africa to their first AFCON semi-final since 2000, sparking wild celebrations from fans and players.

South Africa will face Nigeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Host nation Ivory Coast will take on DR Congo on the same day in a bid to make the final.

Line-ups

Cape Verde Islands XI: Ryan Mendes, Roberto Lopes, Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Garry Rodrigues, Jamiro Monteiro, Jovane, Santos, Kevin Lenini, Logan Costa, João Paulo

Subs: Bebé, Stopira, Cuca, Patrick Andrade, Dylan Tavares, Diney Borges, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Willy Semedo, Dylan Silva, Bryan Teixeira, Benchimol

South Africa XI: Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Morena, Tau, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba, Yaya Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Khuliso Mudau, Evidence Makgopa

Subs: Siyanda Xulu, Thabang Monare, Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa, Mihlali Mayambela, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Nyiko Mobbie, Terrence Mashego, Zakhele Lepasa, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Thapelo Maseko