Oswin Appollis
LW
Wide Forward
Aug 25, 2001 (24)
Right
5'7"
123 lb
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Contributes from left flank
Appollis had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 win against South Korea.
Analysis: Appollis registered one shot (on target), two crosses and two corners across his 62 minutes as the left attacking midfielder in Wednesday's 1-0 win over South Korea before being replaced by Tshepang Moremi, whose immediate impact produced the assist for the winning goal and suggested the substitution was one of the defining tactical moments of South Africa's historic victory. The winger completed 20 passes during his time on the pitch, providing consistent width and delivery from the left side against a South Korean team that controlled possession but struggled to contain South Africa's direct approach in transition. His pace and directness from the left flank give South Africa a useful wide option heading into the knockout stage.
Minimal impact Thursday
Appollis generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Czech Republic.
Analysis: Appollis was unable to make much of an impact offensively for the Bafana Bafana in this match, and he couldn't replicate the explosive showing he had off the bench versus Mexico in the opener. That said, at least he recorded three crosses and showed will to fight in the final meters, which might be enough to keep him around in the XI to face South Korea on June 24.
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