South Africa
South Korea
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, South Africa faced Czechia away from home, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This outcome leaves them with a single point from their last outing.
Match statistics (Czechia vs South Africa):
Team Overview
South Korea's most recent World Cup fixture ended in a 0-1 defeat against Mexico, marking their second consecutive loss. This result adds to their challenges as they seek to improve their standing in the tournament.
Match statistics (Mexico vs South Korea):
In a tightly contested match, South Africa secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea, thanks to a second-half goal from T. Maseko. This win not only boosts South Africa's hopes in the World Cup group stage but also highlights their resilience in the face of significant pressure.
The match was characterized by South Korea's dominance in possession, holding 68% compared to South Africa's 32%. Despite this, South Africa proved more efficient in their attacking play, registering 13 total shots with 4 on target, while South Korea managed 8 shots with only 3 on goal.
Key moments included Maseko's decisive goal in the 63rd minute, assisted by T. Moremi, which came against the run of play. South Africa's defense held firm, absorbing pressure and limiting South Korea's scoring opportunities, even as they faced a barrage of attacks.
Both teams received a yellow card, with South Africa committing 7 fouls to South Korea's 9. The tactical adjustments made by South Africa, particularly after the substitutions, proved crucial in maintaining their lead and securing the three points.
This match underscores the unpredictability of football, where a single moment can define the outcome, as South Africa capitalized on their chances while South Korea struggled to convert their possession into goals.
South Africa has shown a mixed performance in their last two matches, drawing against Czechia (1-1) and losing to Mexico (0-2). They have scored a total of 1 goal and conceded 3 in these games, averaging 0.5 goals per game. In contrast, South Korea has had a slightly better run, winning against Czechia (2-1) but losing to Mexico (0-1), also scoring 2 goals and conceding 2, averaging 1 goal per game.
In their previous encounter on June 25, 2026, South Africa managed to secure a 1-0 victory over South Korea. The match statistics showed South Africa with 4 shots on target and an expected goals (xG) value of 1.10, while South Korea had 3 shots on target with an xG of 1.00. South Africa's possession was notably lower at 32%, compared to South Korea's 68%, indicating a reliance on counter-attacks.
South Africa's ability to defend effectively while capitalizing on set pieces and counter-attacks will be crucial. South Korea's challenge will be to break down a compact defense and convert their possession into meaningful chances.
South Africa
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0
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South Korea
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0
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R. Williams
G
K. Mudau
D
I. Okon
D
M. Mbokazi
D
A. Modiba
D
T. Mbatha
M
T. Mokoena
M
J. Adams
M
T. Maseko
F
I. Rayners
F
O. Appollis
F
Kim Seung-Gyu
G
Lee Han-Beom
D
Kim Min-Jae
D
Lee Gi-Hyuk
D
Kim Moon-Hwan
M
Hwang In-Beom
M
Paik Seung-Ho
M
Seol Young-Woo
M
Lee Kang-In
F
Lee Jae-Sung
F
Son Heung-Min
F
