Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has told the United Kingdom media that he expects an exciting clash when South Africa takes on Scotland in the Tennent’s International Challenge match at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen on Wednesday.
”I think this will be a game of contrasting styles, which I think will make the whole affair exciting,” said Parreira.
”Tomorrow [Wednesday] we will be trying to impose our style on Scotland and in turn, they will be trying to do the same to us.
”The Scots are direct in their approach to the game, while we like to dominate with possession and skill. It should be a nice game. For us, this type of opposition is important as we build up to 2010 Soccer World Cup.
”Playing Scotland will also help us to know how much we can cope with tempo. Fortunately, we have two African Cup of Nations and the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup before we play the World Cup. Our players also need this exposure as a way forward,” stated Parreira. — Sapa