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 MacbethSibaya 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 MacBethSibaya - a decision that left Domenech burying his face in his hands.