Maseko’s Strike Sends South Africa to First Ever World Cup Knockout
South Africa secured a place in the World Cup round of 32 for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea. Thapelo Maseko broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute after Tshepang Moremi’s precise pass set him free. The midfielder dribbled past his marker and curled a clinical finish past the goalkeeper. Despite early dominance from Kang-In Lee and Son Heung-min, Bafana Bafana stayed disciplined at the back. Evidence Makgopa nearly added a second late on, only for a fine save to keep the score at 1-0. This historic victory caps a strong turnaround for South Africa, who advance from Group A with renewed belief.
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