South Africa make history by qualifying with win over South Korea

South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history by finishing second in Group A with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Thapelo Maseko netted a deserved winner in the 63rd minute to set up a round of 32 tie with Canada on Sunday as their remarkable revival continued under manager Hugo Broos following their humbling nine-man defeat to Mexico in the opening game.

Heung-Min Son's difficult tournament continued as he was benched for the first time in 13 World Cup games by South Korea boss Myung-Bo Hong, whose side failed to build on their victory over the Czech Republic and now face a nerve-wracking wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

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South Korea were unable to make their 68 per cent possession count in Guadalupe, lacking a cutting edge as South Africa had more shots and recorded a higher xG on their way to earning a famous victory.

The key moments from Guadalupe...

• 2: OFF THE LINE! Min-Jae Kim attacks a corner at the near post and sends a powerful header that hits South Africa defender Aubrey Modiba on the line.

• 8: JUST WIDE! Kang-In Lee fires a shot from inside that area that whistles past South Africa's right post.

• 30: DOUBLE SAVE! Seung-Gyu Kim parries Mbatha's powerful effort and Makgopa puts the follow-up straight into the goalkeeper's hands.

• 46: TRIPLE CHANGE! Heung-Min Son comes on at half-time as part of three subs as South Korea move to a back four.

• 63: GOAL! Thapelo Maseko finishes superbly from inside the area to move South Africa up to second in Group A.

What the result means...

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