Broos refuses Q&A with journalists following Liberia draw

South Africa squandered countless chances, but still went 2-0 up going into the half-time break following two goals from striker Lyle Foster. 

But the visitors fought back, Tonia Tisdell pulling one back and then Mohammed Sangare unleashing a thunderbolt that sailed past goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to level matters and guarantees The Lone Stars go back home with a crucial point. 

At that time, Broos immediately made his way into the tunnel and snubbed the mandatory post-match interview with host broadcaster SABC Sport.  

He, initially, insisted on not honouring the question and answer session with the media inside the auditorium at the match venue. 

The journalists boycotted interviewing his assistant coach Helman Mkhalele until media officer Romy Titus convinced Broos to show his face. 

“You have to forgive me today,” the coach explained. 

“I will not give any answers on this game. There’s too much disappointment and too much anger in my body. If I say now what I think, it would not be nice. I have always been ready in the past to answer your questions – even difficult questions. But I hope that you understand, that today is for me very difficult to do that. Again, sorry for that. I hope that when you saw the game and saw what happened on the pitch today, you can understand my reaction. Thank you very much.” 

And that was it, with Bafana scheduled to leave on Sunday for Monrovia for the second leg away desperately needing to win for their Afcon dream in Ivory Coast to stay alive. 

Morocco currently lead Group K with six points, Bafana follow with a single point and then Liberia after Zimbabwe were disqualified by Caf.