Korea Republic 0, South Africa 1

GUADALUPE, Nuevo León (Interstat) — Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute and South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday in a World Cup group-stage match at Estadio BBVA. Maseko, a forward, received a pass from defender Aubrey Modiba and finished into the left side of the net to break a scoreless tie. Substitutes Cho Guesung and Son Heungmin also were credited with assists on the goal, which came after a series of quick passes that carved open the South Korean defense. The goal was the only scoring of the match, as South Africa improved to 1-1 in the… Read more...