Final act for Les Miserables

FRANCE exited the World Cup at the first-round stage with barely a whimper after this humbling defeat by the host nation at the Free State Stadium.

Final act for Les Miserables
Wed, 23 Jun, 2010 - 01:00
France 1 South Africa 2 Ken Gaunt

Coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his tenure ended with his squabbling side making an early exit from the World Cup.

Goals from Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela gave South Africa a 2-1 victory in this Group A game at the Free State Stadium, although they too are out of the tournament.

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