South Africa 0-0 South Korea: Asian side overwhelmed

South Africa 0-0 South Korea: Asian side overwhelmed

• 26'

  And we are back. South Korea looked refreshed after cooling off, as they pushed it down the right and earned a corner kick.

• 23'

  Here comes the water break, which is a perfect chance for the overwhelmed South Korea to reset.

• 19'

  South Africa executed a well-coordinated counter-attack. Mofokeng played a through ball to Thapelo Maseko, who sprinted from behind the halfway line to the edge of the box, creating a 3v3 situation. However, instead of passing, he attempted a shot after dribbling and was blocked by Lee Gi-hyuk.

  South Africa had five shots on goal since the start of the match, but need to be more accurate in the final touches.

• 17'

  South Africa's pressing play is getting a hold of South Korea, as the Asian team have been making some careless passes.

• 15'

  South Korea played with caution in defense. When counter-attacking opportunities appear, the ball is often passed to Lee Kang-in, who has been a key playmaker for the team.

• 13'

  South Korea are trying to match South Africa's pressure after getting pinned down in their own half in the past few minutes.

• 7'

  South Korea crossed the ball close to goal, a shot was blocked and Lee Jang-in dashed through the box to finish, but his shot went just wide.

• 5'

  Relebohile Mofokeng tried to shoot from 22 yards out, and it would have been a decent chance if Kim Min-jae hadn't been there for a block.

• 3'

  South Africa immediately reclaimed possession and pushed forward. They need a win in this match.

• 2'

  Lee Kang-in took a corner kick from the left to the near post. Lee Han-beom rose high to head the ball accurately, but Aubrey Modiba cleared it on the goal line.

  South Korea's Lee Han-beom (2) heads the ball during the World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo by AP