Ekhbary News Agency | May 16, 2024
Guadalajara, Mexico — The opening half of the World Cup 2026 fixture between South Africa and South Korea, played early Thursday, ended in a goalless draw. The match is being held at the 'Guadalajara' stadium as part of the third and final round of the group stage in the 2026 World Cup.
Defensive Tactics Dominate First Half
The initial minutes saw tentative attempts from both sides to control the midfield. However, a lack of offensive prowess and a predominantly defensive approach from both teams prevented any goals from being scored. Both sides focused on securing their defensive areas, resulting in few clear chances on either goal. It was, for what it's worth, a rather cagey affair.
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Team Lineups
South Africa's starting lineup included: Defense: Khuliso Mudau, Im Ok-kyun, Nkosinathi Mkhabela, and Aubrey Modiba. Midfield: Refilwe Mofokeng, Sifiso Sithole, and Thulani Mbatha. Attack: Oswin Appollis, Thapelo Maseko, and Evidence Makgopa. South Korea lined up with: Defense: Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, and Seol Woo-young. Midfield: Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Lee Ki-hyuk, and Lee Kang-in.
