In a tightly contested match, South Africa edged out South Korea with a narrow 1-0 victory in Group A. The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Thapelo Maseko scored with a left-footed shot, assisted by Tshepang Moremi during a swift counterattack. Both teams faced delays for drinks breaks, and South Africa's Aubrey Modiba received a yellow card for a foul. Despite South Korea's efforts, they couldn't find an equalizer, sealing the win for South Africa.

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