South Africa 0:1 Canada — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike gave Canada a 0-1 victory over South Africa in the World Cup, a result that sends the Canadians into a Round of 16 clash with Morocco on 4 July. It was a match that promised little and delivered even less until the very end, with both sides struggling to find any rhythm in a tense, error-strewn contest.

The turning point arrived in the 90th minute when Stephen Eustaquio, who had been quiet for much of the afternoon, collected a loose ball on the edge of the area and fired low into the corner. The goal came against the run of play, with South Africa having been forced to defend deep for long periods but rarely looking like conceding. Two earlier yellow cards for Canada's Nathan Saliba and Niko Sigur had done little to disrupt the game's cautious tempo.

The win was not deserved. Canada were the better side in the first half and dominated the second, yet they created precious little until Eustaquio's intervention. CheckLive's model rated South Africa marginally ahead before kick-off, but the result did not confirm that forecast. The live signals correctly backed Canada at 2.32, reading the flow of the game more accurately than the pre-match prediction. Canada now face Morocco in the next round.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of South Africa vs Canada?

South Africa 0-1 Canada (World Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Stephen Eustaquio (90') for Canada.

Was Canada's win deserved?

Yes — Canada were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in South Africa vs Canada?

Yellow cards: Nathan Saliba (Canada); Niko Sigur (Canada).

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Second half0 - 1