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Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty came to South Africa’s rescue in their 1-1 draw against Czechia.
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South Africa survived in their Group A fixture against Czechia, holding the Europeans to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup fixture.(AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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Michal Sadilek gave Czechia the lead in the sixth minute.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)
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Czechia maintained control till half time, with a 1-0 lead.(AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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In the second half, South Africa showed more intent, but failed to create chances until the latter stages.(Getty Images via AFP)
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South Africa won a penalty in the 83rd minute and Teboho Mokoena converted it for the equaliser.(Getty Images via AFP)
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