MOKOENA PENALTY EARNS SOUTH AFRICA DRAW WITH CZECHIA

Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty in the 83rd minute to secure South Africa a 1-1 draw with Czechia in a Group A match. The match took place in Atalanta. The result keeps both nations' qualification hopes alive in the group stage.

South Africa equalised through Mokoena's spot kick after Czechia had taken the lead earlier in the match. The draw represents a significant point for South Africa in their Group A campaign. Czechia also retained their prospects of advancing from the group following the stalemate.

Both teams now progress to their next fixtures with their qualification hopes intact. The point each side secured means the group remains open heading into the final matches. Further results in Group A will determine which nations advance to the knockout rounds.