Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal sends South Africa into the World Cup last 32 for the first time in history.
South Africa secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half, helping Bafana Bafana finish second in Group A behind Mexico.
Maseko found the net after controlling the ball inside the box and calmly finishing through a defender’s legs. South Africa created the better chances throughout the match and deserved all three points.
The result means South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time, having previously finished third in every group-stage appearance. They will now face Canada in the Round of 32 on Sunday.
South Korea, meanwhile, must wait and hope to qualify as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
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