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South Africa end miserable run with 3-0 win over Malawi

22:41 BST, Tue 30 Sep 2008
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The South Africa official 2010 mascot, a leopard known as Zakumi, is seen during a launch in Auckland Park, Johannesburg September 22, 2008. The mascot for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was unveiled in Johannesburg on Monday, with Fifa opting for a leopard for the showpiece football tournament's first visit to Africa.

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - World Cup hosts South Africa arrested a run of five matches without a win when they beat Malawi 3-0 in a friendly international at Germiston in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

An experimental side, made up of home-based players, provided relief for beleaguered coach Joel Santana in a match designed to allow the Brazilian further opportunity to side up local talent.

Bernard Parker opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 32nd minute and added a second 10 minutes from time. Substitute Daine Klate scored the third goal at the end of the game.

South Africa have put together an extensive programme of friendly matches as they build a team for their hosting of the 2010 World Cup finals.

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