South Africa
South Korea
Teamübersicht
In their last World Cup match, South Africa faced Czechia and managed to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite a challenging game where they had only 38% possession, they fought hard to earn a point.
Match statistics (Czechia vs South Africa):
Teamübersicht
South Korea's most recent World Cup match ended in a 1-0 defeat to Mexico. They struggled to create clear chances, managing only two shots on goal throughout the match.
Match statistics (Mexico vs South Korea):
In a crucial World Cup group stage encounter, South Africa secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea, thanks to a second-half goal from T. Maseko.
The match unfolded with South Korea dominating possession, holding 68% compared to South Africa's 32%. However, it was the home side that proved more clinical in front of goal, registering 13 total shots, with 4 on target, while South Korea managed 8 shots, only 3 of which were on target.
The turning point came in the 63rd minute when Maseko found the net, assisted by T. Moremi, giving South Africa the lead. Despite South Korea's attempts to respond, including a series of substitutions aimed at boosting their attack, they struggled to break down a resolute South African defense.
Both teams received one yellow card each, with South Africa committing 7 fouls to South Korea's 9. The match concluded with South Africa celebrating a vital three points, positioning them favorably in their group.
This victory highlights South Africa's ability to capitalize on limited chances, while South Korea will need to reassess their finishing as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
South Africa has struggled in their recent matches, with only 1 goal scored in their last two games, resulting in a total of 1 point from those fixtures. Their performance has been characterized by a lack of offensive efficiency, averaging just 0.5 goals per game. In contrast, South Korea has shown a more balanced form, scoring 2 goals in their last two matches, which gives them an average of 1 goal per game.
In terms of defensive capabilities, South Africa has conceded 3 goals in their last two matches, while South Korea has also conceded 1 goal in their recent outings. This indicates that South Africa's defense may be more vulnerable compared to South Korea's.
In their last head-to-head encounter, South Africa managed to secure a 1-0 victory over South Korea, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. The match statistics reveal that South Africa had an expected goals (xG) of 1.10, while South Korea had an xG of 1.07, indicating a closely contested match. South Africa had 4 corner kicks compared to South Korea's 6, reflecting a slightly more aggressive approach from the latter.
Fouls were relatively high in the previous match, with South Africa committing 7 fouls and South Korea 9. This suggests a physical game, which could influence the flow and outcome of future encounters. The possession statistics also indicate that South Korea dominated with 68% possession, which may give them an edge in controlling the game.
In terms of tactical expectations, South Africa is likely to adopt a counter-attacking strategy, leveraging their speed on the flanks while South Korea will focus on maintaining possession and building play through the midfield. South Africa's ability to absorb pressure and hit on the break could be crucial in determining the outcome of this match.
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
