Mexico, June 25 -- South Africa scripted a memorable chapter in their football history by defeating South Korea 1-0 and reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Thursday IST.
A decisive second-half strike from Thapelo Maseko earned Bafana Bafana a hard-fought victory at Estadio BBVA and secured second place in Group A with four points, behind group winners Mexico.
With the result, South Africa booked a Round of 32 clash against Canada, while South Korea's hopes of advancing now depend on whether their three-point tally is enough to secure one of the best third-placed spots.
The Koreans entered the match knowing victory would almost certainly send them through automatically, and they dominated possession from the o...