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Johannesburg (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar meant to imitate the form of the game while defending his club, Everton, who received much praise last month for the transmitted in the World Cup with his country South Africa.

Pienaar was the last player that joined with South Africa to prepare for the tournament in Johanessburg, he was given extra time during the week by coach Carlos Alberto Pereira after she expends energy in the arena of the English League.

"As an individual, I always believe in myself, and I hope the national team I was also able to bring the national team like the way I had to do with the club," he said in a press conference Wednesday.

Pienaar revealed as the host team the ability to get past the first round, although they did not expect to make a big surprise.

"I think the opportunity for us to play well in tournaments is very high, actually I'm very confident we will exceed this if lap two. We must be ready to go, because belief is there, the spirit was there and I think we do well."

"Tim has been doing well and I have been following their progress since the start of training camp (in March)," he added.

South Africa as hosts are in Group A along with France, Uruguay and Mexico.

Pienaar expressed hope to be able to beat Colombia in a friendly match (Thursday) at Soccer City, although Pereira will only make a few changes when players drew 1-1 with Bulgaria in Johhanesburg, Monday.

Pienaar was the last time playing together at the end of September then the country against Ireland.