South Africa 1-0 South Korea
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey to grab 2nd place in Group A and reach the knockout round, while South Korea finish 3rd and must wait to learn if they still go through.
How the match went
This was a straight shootout for 2nd place in Group A, and South Africa stayed calm.
It stayed goalless and tense at the break, with a knockout spot on the line.
Then Maseko struck the goal that changed everything in the 63rd minute.
South Africa defended it well from there to win 1-0.
That win sends them through in 2nd place, behind group winners Mexico.
South Korea pushed hard for an equalizer but could not find it, so they slip to 3rd and must now sweat on their place.
South Africa got there after losing 0-2 to Mexico and drawing 1-1 with the Czech Republic.
South Korea, who beat the Czech Republic 2-1 but lost 0-1 to Mexico, finish 3rd on 3 points and wait on a best 3rd-place spot.
Key moments
- ⚽ 63' Maseko (South Africa)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Wednesday, June 24
- Kickoff Time
- 19:00 (Mexico City time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group A
- Stadium
- Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
- Attendance
- 51,243
- Referee
- Facundo Tello (Argentina)
What's next for South Africa?
South Africa are through to the round of 32, a landmark moment for the country.
It is one of the proudest nights in their World Cup history.
What's next for South Korea?
South Korea finish 3rd in Group A with 3 points and are not out yet.
The 8 best 3rd-placed teams from the 12 groups also reach the knockout round, so South Korea are still alive.
Their fate is out of their hands now, and it gets settled when the last groups finish on June 27.
Common questions
What was the final score of South Africa vs South Korea?
South Africa won 1-0. The only goal came from Maseko in the 63rd minute, after a goalless first half.
Did South Africa qualify for the knockout round?
Yes. The win put South Africa 2nd in Group A on 4 points, behind Mexico. They go through to the round of 32, while South Korea finish 3rd and must wait on a best 3rd-place spot.
Are South Korea out of the World Cup?
Not yet. South Korea lost 1-0 and finished 3rd in Group A on 3 points. They must wait to see if they are one of the 8 best 3rd-placed teams, which is decided when the last groups finish on June 27.