South Africa
South Korea
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, South Africa faced Czechia away from home, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This outcome leaves them still searching for their first victory of the tournament.
Match statistics (Czechia vs South Africa):
Team Overview
South Korea played against Mexico in their most recent World Cup fixture, where they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat. This loss came on the heels of a victory over Czechia, leaving them with mixed results in the tournament.
Match statistics (Mexico vs South Korea):
In a tightly contested match, South Africa edged past South Korea with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a second-half goal from T. Maseko. This win was crucial for South Africa in the group stage of the World Cup.
The match saw South Korea dominate possession with 68%, yet they struggled to convert that into significant scoring opportunities. South Africa, on the other hand, managed to create more chances, registering 13 total shots compared to South Korea's 8, with 4 of those being on target.
Turning points in the match included Maseko's goal in the 63rd minute, which came after a well-executed play involving T. Moremi. Despite South Korea's attempts to respond, including multiple substitutions aimed at increasing their attacking threat, they could not find the back of the net.
Both teams were disciplined, receiving one yellow card each, but South Africa's ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive. The match highlighted South Africa's resilience and tactical discipline, allowing them to secure a vital three points in their World Cup campaign.
South Africa has struggled in their recent matches, managing only 1 goal in their last 2 games, with a total of 1 point from those fixtures. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Czechia, while they lost 0-2 to Mexico. In contrast, South Korea has shown a more balanced performance, scoring 2 goals in their last 2 matches, including a 2-1 victory over Czechia and a narrow 0-1 loss to Mexico.
In terms of overall form, South Africa has averaged 0.5 goals per game and conceded 1.5, while South Korea has scored 1.0 goal per game and conceded 1.0. This indicates a slight edge for South Korea in terms of offensive output.
In their head-to-head encounters, South Africa has a perfect record against South Korea, winning the only match played between them with a score of 1-0. The expected goals (xG) for South Africa in that match was 1.10, while South Korea's was 1.07, suggesting a closely contested game. South Africa had 4 corners and 1 yellow card, while South Korea had 6 corners and also received 1 yellow card.
Statistically, South Africa has shown a tendency to struggle with ball possession, averaging only 32% in their last match, compared to South Korea's 68%. This disparity in possession could significantly influence the outcome of their upcoming clash.
Tactically, South Africa may focus on a solid defensive setup, looking to capitalize on counter-attacks, while South Korea will likely aim to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities through their midfield play. The effectiveness of South Africa's defense against South Korea's attacking threats will be pivotal in determining the match outcome.
R. Williams
G
K. Mudau
D
I. Okon
D
M. Mbokazi
D
A. Modiba
D
T. Mbatha
M
T. Mokoena
M
J. Adams
M
T. Maseko
F
I. Rayners
F
O. Appollis
F
Kim Seung-Gyu
G
Lee Han-Beom
D
Kim Min-Jae
D
Lee Gi-Hyuk
D
Kim Moon-Hwan
M
Hwang In-Beom
M
Paik Seung-Ho
M
Seol Young-Woo
M
Lee Kang-In
F
Lee Jae-Sung
F
Son Heung-Min
F
