France's Gourcuff sent off against South Africa

Published Tue, Jun 22 10 08:57 PM

Troubled France's Yoann Gourcuff was sent off in the match against South Africa after the hosts took the lead in Tuesday's World Cup Group A final game.

Gourcuff was given the red card in the 25th minute for a challenge on MacBeth Sibaya in the South African penalty area that left Sibaya flat on the ground and needing attention.

Bongani Khumalo had put South Africa ahead in the 20th minute.

France made six changes to their side following a refusal by players to train on Sunday in protest at the expulsion of striker Nicolas Anelka for abuse of the coach.

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