Qualification for the World Cup knockout stages is at stake for both South Africa and South Korea when they meet at the Estadio BBVA stadium in Monterrey city, Mexico
There are far too many permutations to consider, but victory for either team will guarantee their place in the round of 32. South Korea may have already done enough to progress, even if they’re beaten here, assuming they finish third in that event.
After fighting back from a goal down to deservedly beat Czechia on the opening night of the tournament, the Taegeuk Warriors were cruelly beaten by co-hosts Mexico last time out. An egregious error from goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu allowed Luis Romo to score the game’s only goal, meaning South Korea is still fighting to prolong its World Cup campaign on Matchday 3.
Still, Hong Myung-bo’s side have impressed through 180 minutes in North America, exceeding the fairly muted expectation with which they arrived.
On the contrary, Bafana Bafana have been a disappointment. The team’s World Cup hopes are still alive thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty against Czechia on Matchday 2, which earned South Africa a potentially invaluable point after falling behind early.
Certainly improved from its disastrous opening day showing, South Africa will now aim to take down a spritely South Korea side to qualify for the next phase. Only a win will suffice for Hugo Broos’s men.
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