Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty earned South Africa their first goal and first point in 16 years. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic must endure the disappointment of back-to-back matches without a win as they face further challenges ahead.
Match Report:
South Africa fought back to claim a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday. The Czech side started strongly and went ahead in the sixth minute when Michal Sadilek found room inside the penalty area and finished Alexandr Sojka’s pass.
Bafana Bafana steadily settled into the game and produced several opportunities after halftime. Evidence Makgopa tested goalkeeper Matej Kovar with a powerful header, while Hugo Broos’ changes from the bench brought renewed attacking momentum.
The turning point came in the 82nd minute when substitute Pavel Sulc was penalised for handball in the box. One minute later, Mokoena calmly drilled the penalty low into the corner to restore parity. South Africa continued searching for a late winner, but the Czech Republic stood firm, leaving both teams to share the spoils.
