Mr Moodley eventually had to walk through central Johannesburg to pick up his car, with Wits the nearest of the four venues to Ellis Park.

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"We got to the park-and-ride two hours before the opening ceremony which was very important for us, so missing that because of the enormous queues was a disappointment, " Selvan Moodley, 50, told BBC Sport.

BBC: Blatter unhappy over empty seats

"The Indians have this vibe about them, which is so much better than watching South Africa play, because the noise they make when they unite is empowering, " says Kreeson Moodley, a 16-year-old South African with Indian heritage.

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