Match Timeline & Momentum

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Commentary

The full-time whistle sparks jubilation on the South Africa bench as Hugo Broos' side progress to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea. It was Maseko who rose on 63 minutes to secure the three points for his side with a clinical left-footed finish. And it was the least South Africa deserved after soaking up some early pressure against a South Korea side severely lacking in inspiration. Myung-Bo Hong's men recorded 68.4% of possession across the 90 minutes, yet could only manage exactly one xG compared to the 1.1 put up by their South African counterparts. The win sees South Africa finish in second place on four points to setup a round of 32 meeting with Canada, leaving them five behind group-toppers Mexico, who ran out 3-0 winners over Czechia in Mexico City. South Korea still have a chance of reaching the knockouts as one of the best third-placed sides, but their fate now lies in the hands of others after a disappointing display in Guadalupe. That's all for this one, thanks for joining us!

97'

FULL-TIME: SOUTH AFRICA 1-0 SOUTH KOREA

96'

Gi-Hyuk has plenty of time and space to get his head up and launch the ball in the box, yet his attempted cross is abysmal and South Africa hook it clear again. They're so, so close now.

95'

Now it's South Africa who enjoy a spell on the ball as they look to protect their 1-0 lead. They've been absolutely brilliant tonight, but still have some work to do yet before the celebrations can start. South Korea look to have ran out of ideas.

93'

South Korea win a corner down the left, which is taken by Kang-In, but the cross is headed well clear again. More resolute defending from South Africa who are hanging on here.

92'

South Korea have had 69.3% of possession tonight, yet they've recorded just 0.63 xG so far. South Africa have defended brilliantly, particularly after taking the lead.

Shot Map

Blocked
1 of 21

K. Min-Jae

KOR • Center Defender

2'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
2 of 21

R. Mofokeng

RSA • Attacking Midfielder

6'
0.05
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
3 of 21
Shot out of view

O. Hyeon-Gyu

KOR • Forward

7'
0.21
xG
0.00
xGOT
6 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
4 of 21

L. Kang-In

KOR • Center Right Forward

8'
0.15
xG
0.00
xGOT
15 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
5 of 21

E. Makgopa

RSA • Forward

14'
0.05
xG
0.00
xGOT
12 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
6 of 21

T. Maseko

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Right

19'
0.08
xG
0.00
xGOT
17 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
7 of 21

O. Appollis

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Left

20'
0.03
xG
0.03
xGOT
30 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
8 of 21

T. Mbatha

RSA • Right Midfielder

30'
0.04
xG
0.01
xGOT
27 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
9 of 21

E. Makgopa

RSA • Forward

30'
0.58
xG
0.20
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
10 of 21

H. Hee-Chan

KOR • Center Left Forward

34'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
35 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Close Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
11 of 21

T. Maseko

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Right

39'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
30 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
12 of 21

R. Mofokeng

RSA • Attacking Midfielder

42'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
29 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
13 of 21

T. Maseko

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Right

43'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
14 of 21

A. Modiba

RSA • Left Back

45'+5'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
31 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
15 of 21

T. Maseko

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Right

51'
0.08
xG
0.00
xGOT
17 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
16 of 21

T. Mbatha

RSA • Right Midfielder

51'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
37 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Saved
17 of 21

O. Hyeon-Gyu

KOR • Forward

60'
0.17
xG
0.78
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Goal
18 of 21

T. Maseko

RSA • Attacking Midfielder Right

63'
0.09
xG
0.15
xGOT
16 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
19 of 21

S. Young-Woo

KOR • Right Midfielder

86'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
30 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
20 of 21

S. Heung-Min

KOR • Substitute

88'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
26 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Saved
21 of 21

P. Jin-Seop

KOR • Substitute

90'+3'
0.36
xG
0.64
xGOT
5 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone

Team Stats

1.10

Expected Goals

1.00

32%

Possession

68%

4 (31%)

Shots on Goal

3 (38%)

0

Big Chances Created

1

1

Big Chances Missed

1

277 (82%)

Accurate Passes

643 (89%)

43

Duels Won

46

2

Saves

3

7

Fouls Committed

9

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