Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute as South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, securing a historic first-ever place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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Bafana Bafana finished second in Group A and will face Canada in the Round of 32.
Coming on as part of a tactical shift, Maseko collected a precise pass from substitute Tshepang Moremi, shifted the ball onto his favoured left foot, and drilled a low finish past the keeper.
The win cemented South Africa in second place in Group A. Earning man of the Match honors, Maseko’s strike triggered massive celebrations across the nation.