Budweiser Man of the Match: ZE KALANGA (ANG)

21 June 2006

Angola winger Ze Kalanga created chances for his team throughout their 1-1 draw with Iran, and his ability to deliver telling crosses from the right flank did not go unrewarded when it came time for Roger Milla to select the Budweiser Man of the Match.

The speedy midfielder, who plays his club football with Angolan side Petro Atletico, contributed considerably both in attack and defence, combining well with central midfielder Figueiredo on many occasions. Ze Kalanga was involved in virtually every Angolan attack and, most importantly, he was the one who served up the cross from the right wing that was measured perfectly for Flavio to head home his team's first-ever goal at the FIFA World Cup™.

"The Budweiser Man of the Match was Ze Kalanga because he was the centre of all Angolan attacks,” said FIFA Technical Study Group member Milla. “The goal came from his wonderful cross and he was destabilising the Iranian defence with his runs. He also contributed defensively for his team and so the nomination is well deserved."