Greatest commentary ever? Peter Drury's epic reaction to Tshabalala's goal at 2010 World Cup

Siphiwe Tshabalala got the 2010 FIFA World Cup underway in the first most perfect way imaginable.

In the first World Cup finals game to ever be played in Africa, Tshabalala marked the occasion with one of those special goals where everyone remembers where they were when it hit the net.

Bursting down the left wing with Johannesburg’s Soccer City blowing into their vuvuzelas, the South African hero took aim with a stunning strike that thundered its way into the top corner.

Cue scenes of delirium amongst the home fans, an iconic celebration from the South Africa players and the perfect curtain raiser to an admittedly under-appreciated iteration of the World Cup.

And while, yes, Rafael Marquez ultimately dampened the fun with an equaliser to level the scores for Mexico at 1-1, Tshabalala’s goal still rightfully took its place amongst football history.

However, if there’s one crucial detail that made Tshabalala’s goal for the ages even more special then you can bet that it was the iconic commentary from Peter Drury.

The British footballing broadcaster is one of the most loved commentators in the beautiful game and regularly goes viral for his wonderfully dramatic and poetic reactions to key moments.

And his calling of Tshabalala finding the top corner against Mexico was absolutely no different with his wonderful command of the English language elevating the stunning strike to the next level.

In a truly spine-tingling moment that you can relive below, Drury famously and brilliantly declared: “Goal Bafana Bafana, goal for South Africa, goal for all Africa.” Incredible.