South Africa produced a disciplined defensive show, irritating Canada for many of the match. Ronwen Williams was in wonderful kind, whereas Aubrey Modiba and Mbekezeli Mbokazi made heroic interventions to disclaim Moise Bombito and Jonathan David.
Softfootball gathered Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for co-hosts Canada as they beat South Africa 1-0 to develop into the primary crew to e book their place within the final 16 of the World Cup.
However within the 92nd minute, Eustaquio managed the ball contained in the field and fired a half-volley into the far nook, sparking wild celebrations. Canada’s persistence lastly paid off, whereas South Africa exit after defeating South Korea 1-0 of their final match the event and two loses.
Participant Scores
South Africa
| Participant | Score |
|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | 6 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 7 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 7 |
| Ime Okon | 7 |
| Khuliso Mudau | 7 |
| Sphephelo Sithole | 7 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 7 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 6 |
| Oswin Appollis | 6 |
| Proof Makgopa | 6 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 6 |
| Subs: Thalente Mbatha (6), Iqraam Rayners (5), Tshepang Moremi (5) |
Canada
| Participant | Score |
|---|---|
| Maxime Crépeau | 6 |
| Richie Laryea | 6 |
| Derek Cornelius | 6 |
| Moise Bombito | 7 |
| Alistair Johnston | 6 |
| Liam Millar | 6 |
| Stephen Eustaquio | 8 (Man of the Match) |
| Nathan Saliba | 7 |
| Tajon Buchanan | 7 |
| Jonathan David | 5 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 6 |
| Subs: Luc De Fougerolles (7), Niko Sigur (6), Jacob Shaffelburg (6), Promise David (6), Alphonso Davies (6) |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Canada | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Whole Pictures | 15 | 7 |
| Pictures on Goal | 6 | 2 |
| Anticipated Targets (xG) | 1.84 | 0.66 |
| Fouls Dedicated | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Playing cards | 2 | 2 |
| Crimson Playing cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
