Late penalty earns South Africa 1-1 draw against Czech Republic

Late penalty earns South Africa 1-1 draw against Czech Republic
Photo: Getty Images

South Africa fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their FIFA World Cup clash this morning.

The Czech Republic made the perfect start, taking the lead after just five minutes through Michal Sadilek.

South Africa struggled to create chances and did not register a shot on target until the 74th minute.

They were awarded a late penalty, with Teboho Mokoena converting from the spot in the 83rd minute to secure a valuable draw.

South Africa began their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Mexico, while the Czech Republic suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to South Korea in their opening Group A match.

South Africa will now take on South Korea at 1pm next Thursday in their final Group A match, while the Czech Republic will face Mexico at the same time on the same day.

Meanwhile, Switzerland will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the next hour, Canada will take on Qatar at 10am, while Mexico will meet South Korea at 1pm.

Stay with us for updates.

Source: BBC Sports

FNRL

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
Scoreboard
Full Time
Rabbitohs 10–20 Knights
6:05pm
Warriors vs Dolphins
9:50pm
Sharks vs Cowboys
Full Time
Suva 17–17 Lautoka
Full Time
Nadroga 31–22 Malolo
Full Time
Kadavu 10–30 Tailevu
Full Time
Suva 52–24 Lautoka
Full Time
Nadroga 12–55 Namosi
Full Time
Naitasiri 20–36 Nasinu
FULL TIME
Suva 1–2 Ba
Full Time
Nasinu 2–3 Rewa
Full Time
Liverpool 0–0 Fullham
Full Time
Palace 2–3 Ipswich Town
Full Time
Bournemouth 2–2 Brentford
Full Time
Fiji 45–29 Canada
Full Time
Japan 63–14 USA