Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout rounds

Bafana Bafana reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday in Monterrey. After a 2-0 opening loss to Group A winners Mexico and a draw with the Czech Republic, South Africa secured second place via a tense second-half decider. The winning goal came in the 63rd minute when Thapelo Maseko finished after Tshepang Moremi’s cross. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a surprise move, leaving captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup. South Africa will now face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28. Mexico topped the group with nine points after winning all three matches.