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South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time

Thapelo Maseko scored the goal against South Korea which took South Africa into the knockout stages for the first time at the World Cup.
Thapelo Maseko scored the goal against South Korea which took South Africa into the knockout stages for the first time at the World Cup. AFP - YURI CORTEZ

Thapelo Maseko scored mid way through the second half against South Korea to take South Africa into the knockout stages at a World Cup for the first time.

The 22-year-old drove a fierce shot past the South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu after 63 minutes at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday night.

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