Olympique Marseille star Andre Ayew headed Ghana through to the quarter-finals as the Black Stars punched past Bafana Bafana in a nail-biting tie in Mongomo.
Mandla Masango had scored in the 18th minute to send Ephraim Mashaba's men ahead but the Black Stars punched above themselves to win the tie with defender John Boye coming off the bench to equalise before Andre Ayew dived to head past Brilliant Khuzwayo seven minutes from time to send the Black Stars through.
GHANAsoccernet.com rates the performance of the Black Stars against the Bafana Bafana.
RAZAK BRIMAH (GOALKEEPER) 6.5
Enjoyed a good game and some a couple of timely interventions. There was little he could do about the South African goal.
HARRISON AFFUL (RIGHT-BACK) 6
Worked tireless along the rest of the team in the second-half.
BABA RAHMAN (LEFT-BACK) 7
Assisted the second goal with a brilliant cross. Great show!
JONATHAN MENSAH (CENTER-BACK) 6.5
He was solid at back and in the first half came in with some clearances. Mensah's height played to his advantage.
DANIEL AMARTEY (CENTER-BACK) 6.5
Replaced early in the second-half due to injury. But good performance before his replacement.
AFRIYIE ACQUAH (DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD) 6.5
The did well to stabilize the midfield and make Ghana thick to sustain pressure on Bafana Bafana.
WAKASO MUBARAK (RIGHT MIDFIELD) 8
The Celtic man justified why he deserved to start and he got himself 'dirty' for the team with his tackles and covered every blade on the pitch. He effected all corner-kicks and free-kick for the team. He helped to lubricate the midfield and was a driving force behind Ghana's surge.
CHRISTIAN ATSU (LEFT MIDFIELD) 6.5
He tormentor on the right flank for Ghana and sent in some decent crosses but South Africa dealt with them coolly.
ANDRE AYEW (FREE ROLE) 8
He had a free role on the pitch and played a role in both goals for Ghana. He mis-hit shot at goal found Boye who converted from inside the box and had to out-jump his marker to head in the winner.
JORDAN AYEW (FORWARD) 6.5
The youngster missed early chances and was passive before his substitution.
ASAMOAH GYAN (FORWARD) 6.5
The captain had a normal day and was not at his intimidating best.
Subs:
JOHN BOYE (CENTRE-BACK) 6.5
He got the leveller with a sublime finish and was good with some timely interventions at the back
EMMANUEL AGYEMANG-BADU (MIDFIELD) 5
KWESI APPIAH (FORWARD) 5
He nearly put Ghana ahead