On June 19, South Africa's national team played to a draw against the Czech Republic in their second group match at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States.
According to Yonhap News, the Czech Republic opened the scoring just six minutes into the match. A cross from the right by Hlozek was connected by Alexander Sojka at the penalty arc, and midfielder Michal Sadilek finished with a left-footed shot inside the penalty area.
South Africa attempted to respond but struggled to find the net. In the 33rd minute, starting midfielder Thebogo Mokoena received a yellow card for a reckless tackle on Czech player Lukas Cherf.
As a result, Mokoena will miss the next match against South Korea due to accumulated yellow cards.
The game continued, and in the 81st minute, a strong shot from Maseko inside the right side of the penalty area struck Czech player Pavel Schult's hand, resulting in a penalty kick being awarded.
Mokoena, who is ineligible for the next match, took the penalty and scored the equalizer.
Both teams maintained an aggressive approach until the final whistle, ending the match in a draw.
Meanwhile, after losing 0-2 to Mexico in the tournament opener on June 12, South Africa secured one point but remains at the bottom of Group A.
South Africa will face South Korea, managed by Hong Myung-bo, in their third match on June 25 at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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