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Maseko's finishing shot resulted in a goal. |
In the first 10 minutes of the match, both teams played an exciting attacking game, creating numerous opportunities towards the opponent's goal. The most regrettable moment was Lee Kang-in's missed chance in the 7th minute.
The PSG striker broke free to receive the ball inside the South African penalty area, he neatly controlled the ball from a very favorable opportunity, but his final shot went just wide of the post.
South Africa also created clear chances, particularly a 3-on-2 situation in the 19th minute, but their finishing was inaccurate. In that situation, if Thapelo Maseko had crossed the ball to a teammate waiting in front of the goal, South Africa could very well have scored the opening goal.
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South Africa created more good chances in the first half. |
As the first half drew to a close, South Africa played increasingly well. They consistently created dangerous attacking opportunities, putting the South Korean defense on high alert.
Meanwhile, South Korea's counter-attacks seemed rather disjointed. Lee Kang-in was almost completely isolated in attack. As a result, the South Korean team struggled to defend against South Africa's sharp offensive moves.
In the first 45 minutes, South Africa played better but lacked a bit of luck to score the opening goal. However, that served as a warning to South Korea after the break. In the other match of Group A, Mexico also drew 0-0 with the Czech Republic.
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The game was evenly matched at the beginning of the second half. |
South Africa continued to play offensively at the start of the second half. Meanwhile, South Korea also showed improved coordination after Son Heung-min came on.
In the 63rd minute, South Africa broke the deadlock. From an attack down the left wing, Maseko received the ball in the penalty area before calmly finishing into the net against South Korea. In the other match, Mexico is leading South Africa 2-0. If this result remains unchanged, Mexico and South Africa will share the top two positions in Group A.
Source: https://znews.vn/nam-phi-1-0-han-quoc-don-trung-phat-post1660352.html











































































