France 1-2 South Africa: Fans of the hosts prepare for their side's final match in the group stages as they face a French side in disarray at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein
Despite the extraordinary problems on and off the pitch, the French fans continue to enjoy the World Cup's unique atmopshere despite their side's capitulation
Yoan Gourcuff's is harshly shown a red card by referee Oscar Ruiz after leading with his arm in an aerial challenge with MacBeth Sibaya in the 25th minute as France's World Cup woes continue
South Africa take the lead as Siphiwe Tshabalala's corner is missed by the French keeper Hugo Lloris and then headed home by defender Bongani Khumalo in the 20th minute
The Free State Stadium erupts in the 37th minute as Katlego Mphela pokes home from three yards as the hosts double their lead to keep South African dreams of a place in the second round alive
France manage to pull a goal back as Franck Ribery cleverly squares the ball to Florent Malouda who is able to roll the ball into an empty net in the 70th minute ending South African hopes of a place in the next round
But it's far too little too late for a France side plagued by indiscipline and strife at the World Cup - defender William Gallas looks dejected at the final whistle
Their exit marks a sad end to the six-year tenure of coach Raymond Domenech who departs the pitch after refusing to shake the hand of South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira
South Africa also kiss goodbye to their World Cup dreams - the first time the hosts of the competition have exited at the group stage
Mexico 0-1 Uruguay: A Mexican fan is in jovial mood in Rustenburg ahead of his side's appearance with progression from Group A looking the likely outcome for both sides
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez spurns a good chance to open the scoring inside the first ten minutes as both sides play some attacking football
Uruguay take the lead as Edinson Cavani's cross from the right is headed home by Luis Suarez at the far post two minutes from half-time as they top the table from Mexico
Argentina 1-0 Greece: With two victories in two matches, Argentina boss Diego Maradona beams a huge smile for the abundant travelling Albiceleste fans expecting their third successive victory in Polokwane
The sideline antics of Maradona have been one of the features of the tournament so far - and the world's photographers hustle to get a closer inspection of El Diego's ubiquitous salt 'n' pepper beard
However, Greece's defensive formation stifles Argentina's riches of attacking options, much to the frustrations of midfielder and chief playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron
The world's greatest player, Lionel Messi, is aghast as his double shadow for the evening, man-marker Socrates Papastathopoulos, gives the number 10 no room to conjure a moment of magic
But Argentina eventually penetrate the white and blue fortress as defender Martin Demichelis thumps a loose ball from a corner past keeper Alexandros Tzoras in the 77th minute
And veteran striker Martin Palermo sends his jubilant manager into raptures with Argentina's second one minute from full time to ensure the Albiceleste maintain their 100% winning record
Nigeria 2-2 South Korea: Over at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Nigeria need to win their final group match to stand any chance of progressing to the last 16
Midfielder Kala Uche gives the Super Eagles the perfect start with a 12th-minute goal as he sneaks in front of Cha Doo-ri to fire home from 12 yards
But the lead lasts for 26 minutes as unmarked centre-back Lee Jung-soo stabs in a Ki Sung-Yeung free-kick, a goal which means South Korea move up into second place in Group B
And the 2002 semi-finalists take a 2-1 lead four minutes after the interval when Park Chu-Young's free-kick evades everyone - including Nigeria keeper Vincent Enyeama - and into the back of the net
But, presented with an open goal following a superb run and left-wing cross from Yussuf Ayila, striker Yakubu contrives to miss an open goal from three yards. Even the South Koreans can't believe it
The Everton striker goes a little way to making up for his horrific miss when he converts a 69th-minute penalty after Chinedu Obasi is hacked down by Kim Nam-il inside the South Korea area
A late Obafemi Martins chance goes begging for Nigeria, much to South Korea's relief as the final whistle confirms Huh Jung-moo's team's place in the last 16. Cue the celebrations
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