South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta..
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South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic, keeping their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages alive for the first time.
- Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty for South Africa after Michal Sadilek had given the Czechs an early lead.
- Both teams now have one point in Group A, two points behind co-hosts Mexico and South Korea.
- South Africa coach Hugo Broos expressed belief in his team's chances if they can replicate their performance against the Czech Republic.
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