Czechia, South Africa finish in 1‑1 draw
ATLANTA (Interstat) — Czechia and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup match Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Michal Sadílek gave Czechia the lead in the sixth minute with a left-footed goal. Teboho Mokoena, a substitute, scored the equalizer for South Africa and also recorded an assist. Fellow substitute Thalente Mbatha and midfielder Ladislav Krejčí each had an assist. Yellow cards were issued to Mokoena in the 33rd minute, Mbatha in the 40th and Krejčí in the 75th. Both teams now hold a competition record of zero wins, one loss and one draw. South Africa’s overall season record stands at two wins, two losses and four draws. Czechia’s overall record is two wins, two losses and five draws. Czechia next faces Mexico U23 on June 24, while South Africa meets South Korea on the same day.