Bongani Khumalo's header from a corner and a bundled finish from Katlego Mphela gave South Africa a 2-0 half-time lead against France, who had Yoann Gourcuff controversially sent off for an elbow on Macbeth Sibaya between the goals.
Despite fielding a much-changed side against South Africa, France still failed to shine and their World Cup was all but over when Yoan Gourcuff was sent off for using his elbow against MacBeth Sibaya - a decision that left Domenech burying his face in his hands.