South Africa national football team kept their FIFA World Cup campaign alive after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Czechia national football team in their Group A encounter.
Czechia took the lead in the 6th minute, when Michal Sadílek finished a well-worked move to punish a slow start from South Africa.
The Europeans stayed in control for large parts of the first half, but were unable to extend their lead despite creating several chances.
South Africa improved after the break and eventually found a breakthrough in the **83rd minute**, when Teboho Mokoena converted a penalty kick after a handball by Czech defender Pavel Sulc.
The equaliser proved decisive, with South Africa pushing late on but unable to find a winner as both sides settled for a point.
Czechia had earlier lost their opening game to South Korea national football team, while South Africa also came into the fixture on the back of a defeat to Mexico national football team.
The result leaves Group A finely balanced heading into the final round of fixtures, with both teams still needing a win to keep their knockout hopes alive.
South Africa now face a decisive clash against South Korea, while Czechia meet Mexico in what will be a crucial final group match for both sides.
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