South Africa’s World Cup hopes are still alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday. Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty in the 83rd minute to equalize for South Africa.
Match Summary
The Czech Republic took the lead in the sixth minute with a goal from Michal Sadilek. However, South Africa fought back and earned a penalty after Thapelo Maseko’s long-range shot hit the hand of Czech opponent Pavel Sulc.
Mokoena, who was emotional during the pre-game national anthem, stepped up to take the penalty and sent his shot low past Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar. The draw keeps South Africa’s chances of advancing to the round of 32 alive.
South Africa will next face South Korea on Wednesday in Group A, but will be without Mokoena, who is suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
