World Cup 2026: South Africa grab 1-1 draw with Czechia with late penalty
Summary
South Africa and Czechia played a World Cup Group A match that ended in a 1-1 draw after South Africa scored a penalty late in the game. Czechia scored first early on, but South Africa earned a penalty after a handball and scored to equalize.Key Facts
- Czechia scored first in the 6th minute with a goal by Michal Sadilek.
- South Africa was awarded a penalty seven minutes before the end due to a handball by Pavel Sulc.
- Teboho Mokoena scored the penalty for South Africa, making it their first World Cup goal in 16 years.
- Both teams had lost their opening matches and now have one point each in Group A.
- South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, said they have a chance to qualify if they maintain the same effort in their next game.
- Czechia will face Mexico next, and South Africa will play South Korea.
- The match took place in a stadium with many empty seats, where fans mainly supported South Africa.
- The referee was Tori Penso, part of an all-female officiating team for this game.
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