Bafana Bafana stay positive over 2010 chances

RUSTENBURG, South Africa: Despite winning only one of its five Confederations Cup matches, South Africa can see the bright side heading into next year's World Cup.

In Sunday's third place playoff, the South Africans were three minutes away from beating Spain before the European champion scored twice. Still South Africa managed to equalize to take the game to extra-time, where Liverpool's Xabi Alonso broke the home supporters' hearts with a winning goal.

In the semifinal, Bafana Bafana held mighty Brazil for 88 minutes before Daniel Alves struck the winner.