South Africa draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic in a Group A match at the World Cup in Atlanta, keeping their knockout hopes alive. The Czech Republic take the lead early when Adam Hlozek and Michal Sadílek combine, leading to an early goal by Sadílek, the quickest in the tournament so far. South Africa respond after going behind, creating opportunities but failing to find an equaliser during the remainder of the first and early second halves.
As the match reaches the final minutes, South Africa are awarded a penalty after Pavel Sulc’s handball. Teboho Mokoena converts the spot-kick in the 83rd minute, levelling the score at 1-1. The late equaliser rescues South Africa and gives them a point in the group stage. Multiple reports note the outcome leaves South Africa needing a result in their next match against South Korea to remain in contention for qualification. The match ends with both teams sharing the points.
