Czech Republic vs South Africa preview

2026 World Cup, World
Atlanta Stadium Thu, 18 Jun - 4:00 PM
World Cup
Czech Republic CZE
1 – 1
South Africa RSA
Full Time Thu, 18 Jun 4:00 PM
Round 2 Group Stage
Michal Sadílek - 6'
Goal
|
Goal
Teboho Mokoena - 83' (P)

CONTEXT

In an international fixture, Czech Republic hosted South Africa and the encounter finished level at 1-1. The home side took the lead before the interval with the halftime score standing at 1-0. South Africa dominated the ball throughout the ninety minutes holding 62 percent possession while limiting their opponents to 38 percent. Expected goals favored the visitors at 1.56 against 0.94 for Czech Republic yet the outcome proved inconsistent with these underlying numbers. No dismissals occurred during the contest leaving both teams with full complements on the field. The draw represented a significant deviation for the stronger South African side from anticipated patterns. Overall the match provided insights into efficiency and structural elements within the teams performances.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa. South Africa showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with established performance benchmarks for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment revealed inconsistency as the higher xG side failed to win the match.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment was not achieved given the deviation from indicated outcomes.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations positioned South Africa ahead with 1.56 compared to Czech Republic's 0.94.
  • Event impact: Event impact stayed minimal with no major incidents altering the flow beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion played no role as both teams finished with eleven players each.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
T. Penso
T. Penso
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
B. Mayo
B. Mayo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Nesbitt
K. Nesbitt
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Kawana-Waugh
C. Kawana-Waugh
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Czech Republic M. Koubek
M. Koubek
VS
South Africa H. Broos
H. Broos
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Korea Republic Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mexico Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Czech Republic
50.81%
Draw
27.38%
Away South Africa
21.81%

Movement

Changes since opening
Czech Republic
+46.33%
Draw
-63.18%
South Africa
+16.85%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
18.15
38.89
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Czech Republic
South Africa
Power Score
18.15
38.89
League Position
3
4
Global Rank
-
60

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Czech Republic — Opponent-weighted form score
South Africa — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Czech Republic South Africa

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Czech Republic

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

South Africa

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Czech Republic ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy South Africa
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.92
30.65
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.65
40.92
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Czech Republic +0.91 Efficiency Index
vs
South Africa -0.91 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Czech Republic
South Africa
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Czech Republic
vs
South Africa
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Czech Republic South Africa
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
48%
54%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.45 vs +0.16
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Czech Republic South Africa
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
54%
48%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.16 vs -0.45
Czech Republic
South Africa
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Czech Republic
vs
South Africa
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Czech Republic South Africa
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Czech Republic 0.45
South Africa 0.43
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Czech Republic South Africa
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Czech Republic 0.03
South Africa 0.03
Czech Republic
South Africa
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RSA had peak pressure around 88'.
  • CZE started the game with stronger pressure.
CZE Pressure RSA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RSA reached the top pressure at 88' (85.46).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Czech Republic CZE Home
0 matches
South Africa RSA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-19T00:00:28+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
M. Kovář
Czech Republic
1 M. Kovář
T. Holeš
Czech Republic
3 T. Holeš
R. Hranáč
Czech Republic
4 R. Hranáč
L. Krejčí
Czech Republic
7 (C) L. Krejčí
V. Coufal
Czech Republic
5 V. Coufal
V. Darida
Substitution
Czech Republic
8 V. Darida
L. Červ
Substitution
Czech Republic
12 L. Červ
M. Sadílek
Substitution
Czech Republic
18 M. Sadílek
A. Sojka
Substitution
Czech Republic
24 A. Sojka
P. Schick
Czech Republic
10 P. Schick
A. Hložek
Substitution
Czech Republic
9 A. Hložek
R. Williams
South Africa
1 (C) R. Williams
M. Modiba
South Africa
6 M. Modiba
M. Mbokazi
South Africa
14 M. Mbokazi
I. Okon
South Africa
21 I. Okon
K. Mudau
South Africa
20 K. Mudau
J. Adams
Substitution
South Africa
23 J. Adams
T. Mokoena
South Africa
4 T. Mokoena
T. Mbatha
South Africa
5 T. Mbatha
O. Appollis
South Africa
7 O. Appollis
I. Rayners
Substitution
South Africa
15 I. Rayners
T. Maseko
Substitution
South Africa
12 T. Maseko

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 18, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 2 · Group Stage
Stadium
Atlanta Stadium
Capacity
71000
Attendance
67442
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tori Penso
Brooke Mayo
Katie Nesbitt
Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh

Statistics

Possession
CZE
41%
RSA
59%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 1
11 Shots 13
31 Dangerous attacks 40
38 Possession 62
5 Corners 5
13 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

67 Ball Safe 79
0 Penalties 1
8 Goal Kicks 10
9 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 3
16 Throwins 15
13 Successful Headers 9
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 1
13 Dribble Attempts 10
9 Successful Dribbles 5
69 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

69 Attacks 119
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

45 Long Passes 57
339 Passes 563
270 Successful Passes 508
80 Successful Passes Percentage 90
11 Key Passes 10
22 Successful Long Passes 30
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

3 Saves 2
12 Tackles 21
9 Interceptions 9
44 Duels Won 45

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 17
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
12 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

1
Matej Kovar
Matej Kovar Goalkeeper
6.46
3
Tomas Holes
Tomas Holes Defender
6.58
4
Robin Hranac
Robin Hranac Defender
6.6
7
Ladislav Krejci
Ladislav Krejci (C) Defender
7.73
5
Vladimír Coufal
Vladimír Coufal Midfielder
7.53
8
Vladimír Darida
Vladimír Darida Midfielder
6.79
15
Pavel Sulc
Pavel Sulc
Midfielder55'
6.18
12
Lukas Cerv
Lukas Cerv Midfielder
6.92
2
David Zima
David Zima
Defender78'
6.48
18
Michal Sadílek
Michal Sadílek Midfielder
7.41
22
Tomáš Souček
Tomáš Souček
Midfielder67'
6.56
24
Alexandr Sojka
Alexandr Sojka Midfielder
7.21
20
Jaroslav Zelený
Jaroslav Zelený
Defender55'
6.44
9
Adam Hlozek
Adam Hlozek Attacker
6.35
17
Lukas Provod
Lukas Provod
Midfielder67'
6.67
10
Patrik Schick
Patrik Schick Attacker
6.25
Referee : Tori Penso

Starting XI ▼

1
Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams (C) Goalkeeper
6.52
6
Aubrey Modiba
Aubrey Modiba Defender
7.58
14
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Mbekezeli Mbokazi Defender
6.67
20
Khuliso Mudau
Khuliso Mudau Defender
7.05
21
Ime Okon
Ime Okon Defender
7.09
4
Teboho Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena Midfielder
8.55
5
Thalente Mbatha
Thalente Mbatha Midfielder
6.61
23
Jayden Adams
Jayden Adams Midfielder
6.61
10
Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng
Attacker46'
6.71
7
Oswin Appollis
Oswin Appollis Attacker
7.07
12
Thapelo Maseko
Thapelo Maseko Attacker
6.85
25
Kamogelo Sebelebele
Kamogelo Sebelebele
Midfielder84'
6.17
15
Iqraam Rayners
Iqraam Rayners Attacker
6.3
17
Evidence Makgopa
Evidence Makgopa
Attacker66'
7.05

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
Kamogelo Sebelebele → Thapelo Maseko
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Teboho Mokoena
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
David Zima → Lukas Cerv
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Ladislav Krejci
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Lukas Provod → Adam Hlozek
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Tomáš Souček → Michal Sadílek
6th Substitution
67'
66'
Event
Evidence Makgopa → Iqraam Rayners
4th Substitution
Event
Pavel Sulc → Vladimír Darida
2nd Substitution
55'
Event
Jaroslav Zelený → Alexandr Sojka
3rd Substitution
55'
46'
Event
Relebohile Mofokeng → Jayden Adams
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
40'
Event
Thalente Mbatha
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
33'
Event
Teboho Mokoena
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Michal Sadílek
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
6'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Aubrey Modiba's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to South Africa after David Zima concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Evidence Makgopa's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Lukás Provod from Czechia with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Lukás Provod (Czechia) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Jaroslav Zeleny from Czechia heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Vladimír Coufal with a cross after a set piece situation.
90
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Czechia is called offside. Tomás Soucek is the player caught offside.
89
Corner Corner
Czechia is awarded a corner after Mbekezeli Mbokazi concedes.
88
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
86
Attempt Attempt
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Kamogelo Sebelebele comes on for Thapelo Maseko.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Teboho Mokoena scores for South Africa with a right-footed shot. The match remains 1-1.
81
Attempt Attempt
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
81
Update Update
Pavel Sulc from Czechia concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: David Zima comes on for Lukás Cerv.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Tomás Soucek of Czechia.
78
Update Update
Teboho Mokoena wins a free kick for South Africa on the right wing.
77
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
76
Attempt Attempt
Mbekezeli Mbokazi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Aubrey Modiba.
76
Update Update
Delay in the match in South Africa.
75
Update Update
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ladislav Krejcí of Czechia receives a yellow card for a foul.
75
Update Update
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Evidence Makgopa's header from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Matej Kovár. The assist came from Teboho Mokoena's cross.
74
Update Update
Tomás Soucek from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa commits a foul.
72
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
68
Update Update
Ladislav Krejcí's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vladimír Coufal.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Tomás Soucek comes on for Michal Sadílek.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Lukás Provod comes on for Adam Hlozek.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Evidence Makgopa comes on for Iqraam Rayners.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Adam Hlozek of Czechia.
64
Update Update
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Offside for South Africa. Khuliso Mudau is caught offside.
60
Attempt Attempt
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. Relebohile Mofokeng provided the assist.
59
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Michal Sadílek's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Pavel Sulc provided the assist.
58
Update Update
Lukás Cerv from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
58
Update Update
Relebohile Mofokeng commits a foul for South Africa.
57
Update Update
Ladislav Krejcí wins a free kick for Czechia in the defensive half.
57
Update Update
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa commits a foul.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Pavel Sulc comes on for Vladimír Darida.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Jaroslav Zeleny comes on for Alexandr Sojka.
54
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from outside the box is too high, assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
53
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Ladislav Krejcí's header from the center of the box for Czechia is just a bit too high. He was assisted by Vladimír Coufal, who delivered a cross following a corner.
52
Corner Corner
Czechia wins a corner after Mbekezeli Mbokazi concedes.
50
Update Update
Michal Sadílek from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Delay in the match in Czechia.
50
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to South Africa after a concession by Adam Hlozek.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Patrik Schick's header from the center of the box is saved by Ronwen Williams in the center of the goal. The assist came from Vladimír Coufal's cross.
47
Attempt Attempt
Vladimír Darida's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Lukás Cerv from Czechia has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
47
Corner Corner
Czechia wins a corner after Ronwen Williams concedes.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Teboho Mokoena of South Africa.
46
Update Update
Lukás Cerv from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Czechia 1, South Africa 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Relebohile Mofokeng comes on for Jayden Adams.
45
Attempt Attempt
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Tomás Holes of Czechia.
45
Update Update
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Teboho Mokoena from South Africa, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
44
Corner Corner
South Africa wins a corner after Ladislav Krejcí concedes.
42
Update Update
Thapelo Maseko of South Africa is caught offside.
41
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Adam Hlozek from Czechia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box but it goes too high after a direct free kick.
40
Update Update
Patrik Schick from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa.
37
Corner Corner
South Africa wins a corner after Lukás Cerv concedes.
36
Update Update
Iqraam Rayners of South Africa is caught offside.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Lukás Cerv of Czechia.
34
Update Update
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Tomás Holes of Czechia.
32
Update Update
Oswin Appollis from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Hranác of Czechia.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Hranác of Czechia.
29
Update Update
Iqraam Rayners from South Africa is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Adam Hlozek of Czechia.
26
Update Update
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
22
Update Update
Adam Hlozek from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
21
Update Update
Ime Okon from South Africa commits a foul.
20
Update Update
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
20
Update Update
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Patrik Schick from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
17
Update Update
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa commits a foul.
15
Update Update
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
15
Update Update
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
13
Corner Corner
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending it too high. The shot was assisted by Teboho Mokoena after a corner.
12
Attempt Attempt
Oswin Appollis from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Teboho Mokoena provided the assist.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to South Africa after Tomás Holes concedes.
9
Update Update
Czechia is called offside as Vladimír Coufal is caught in an offside position.
8
Update Update
Alexandr Sojka from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Alexandr Sojka from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa commits a foul.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Czechia leads South Africa 1-0. Michal Sadílek scores for Czechia with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michal Sadilek takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Michal Sadilek scores to make it 1-0.
4
Attempt Attempt
Michal Sadilek takes a left-footed shot but misses.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Attempt Attempt
Patrik Schick attempts a header but misses the shot.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Tori Penso.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa. Structural assessment: South Africa exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.