Fans react to Proteas second World Cup defeat
Some South African supporters feelthe Proteas are looking too flat . This after the team's second straight defeat at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
The problem for the South Africans is that the world cup is not about to get any easier, with the squad now travelling to Southampton where they will take on India.
South African supporters did not have much to smile about yesterday, as Faf Du Plessis' side succumbed to a second defeat at the World Cup.
One Proteas supporter at the game said he is disappointed by the body language of the players.
"There's no team vibe, there's no encouragement, there's no South African spirit of 'here we are - let's do it'. There's no fight," he said.
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Coach Ottis Gisbon's team now heads to Southampton where they will play India on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, some Twitter users say they are still standing firmly behind the Proteas.
They are maintaining their support for the men in green, saying the World Cup is a long tournament and a lot can still happen.
Others Tweeted, win or lose, they will always remain loyal Protea fans.
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MATCH RESULT | SA FALL 21 RUNS SHORT
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 2, 2019
The Proteas have lost by 21 runs in their second fixture of the #CWC19. #ProteaFire🔥SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/QKh4URGGCc
Here's my advice - use it or lose it! I am a founding member of #proteafire Its about being authentic! This laid-back approach is not Proteas style, leave it for the West Indies! Get back now boys!!
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) June 2, 2019
Long way to go ,still a protea fan 💪💪💪💪💪 #ProteaFire !!!
— Geoffrey Toyana (@geoffreytoyana) June 2, 2019
Others were a little more scathing in their analysis.
Watching this South Africa team.#ProteaFire #Proteas #CWC19 #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/2Br4V37zLl
— Thando Kgaphola (@Jedi_thando) June 2, 2019