South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Summary
South Africa won 1-0 against South Korea to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever. This followed an initial loss but was enough to advance them as the second-place team in their group.Key Facts
- South Africa lost their first match 2-0 to Mexico.
- They drew with the Czech Republic in their second match.
- They beat South Korea 1-0 with a goal by Thapelo Maseko in the second half.
- South Korea’s captain Son Heungmin was initially left out of the starting lineup.
- South Africa will next play Canada in the knockout stages on June 28 in Los Angeles.
- Mexico won all their group matches and finished first in the group.
- This is South Africa’s first time reaching the World Cup knockout rounds.
- The match took place in Monterrey.
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