World Cup: Canada is the first team in the round of 16, South Africa eliminated

Canada celebrates in full recovery, beating for 1-0 il South Africa and qualifying for the round of 16 of the World Cup for the first time in its history. AND Eustace to send his teammates into a frenzy, thanks to a wildcard caught a few moments before extra time.

The departure between Canada and South Africa

After six minutes, Mokoena he tries from long range with a not irresistible right foot, saved with some difficulty by Crépeau. Al 22′, Cornelius he devours the possible advantage when he finds himself all alone in front of Williams but it goes centrally, pardoning the opposing goalkeeper and nullifying a good assist from a free kick Millar.

At the break with controversy and goalless

In the 44th minute, everything happens in the South African area, with Modiba who miraculously saves a header from the line Bombito. On the rebound, Williams is decisive in coming out with a right-footed shot Buchanan. In full recovery, protests from the men start march for a possible penalty not awarded for an alleged foul on Laryea. We go into the break goalless.

The second half between Canada and South Africa

The first big chance of the second half arrives in the 20th minute and it is for the North Americans. Lord he is launched into the net, resists the return of a defender and finishes with the left foot, with Williams still good on the exit and helped by the providential return to defense of Mbokaziwhich sweeps and prevents Jonathan David to repeat the goal with an empty net. At the half hour mark he enters the field Davieswhich thus makes its debut in the competition.

Canada celebrates full recovery

Shortly after, the new guy entered Promise David he concludes with a right-footed shot from distance that goes wide to the right of Williams. In the 32nd minute it was Davies who attempted a left-footed shot from a tight angle but Williams blocked it with open hands. The match seems headed for extra time, but in full injury time it is the Canadians who break the deadlock.

The defense blocks a cross from short Shaffelburg and the ball is collected by Eustaquio who guesses a right-footed shot into the corner which is worth the1-0 finale. At the referee’s final whistle, the Marsch boys celebrate. In the round of 16, Canada will face the winner of Netherlands-Morocco.

By Editor