Fifa World Cup: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to secure a historic spot in the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal, setting up a future match against co-hosts Canada.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for South African football, demonstrating a major turnaround in the team's tournament performance.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history – an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing match events and outcomes.
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