Czech Republic 1:1 South Africa — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Michal Sadílek struck early as the Czech Republic were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in the World Cup, a result that leaves both sides without a next fixture to look toward after a match that promised much for the home side but ultimately delivered only a point. The Czechs dominated large spells but could not turn their superiority into a second goal, and South Africa's late equaliser exposed a familiar vulnerability.

The game turned on two moments separated by 77 minutes. Sadílek nodded in from Alexandr Sojka's sixth-minute delivery to give the Czech Republic a deserved lead, and South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, already booked in the 33rd minute for a clumsy challenge, popped up unmarked to level in the 83rd minute with a composed finish. Thalente Mbatha also saw yellow for the visitors, while Ladislav Krejčí was booked for the Czechs, but no red cards or VAR interventions altered the flow.

The Czech Republic were the better side across both halves and deserved more than a draw, yet their failure to kill the game off cost them. CheckLive's model clearly favoured the Czech Republic, but the result did not confirm that prediction, and the live signal backing the home side at 1.26 was lost as the match drifted away. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Czech Republic vs South Africa?

Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa (World Cup).

Who scored?

Michal Sadílek (6', assist Alexandr Sojka) for Czech Republic; Teboho Mokoena (83') for South Africa.

Were there any cards in Czech Republic vs South Africa?

Yellow cards: Teboho Mokoena (South Africa); Thalente Mbatha (South Africa); Ladislav Krejčí (Czech Republic).

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