Mokoena's late penalty earns South Africa draw against Czech Republic

In a World Cup group stage encounter, South Africa managed to secure a draw against the Czech Republic thanks to a late penalty from Teboho Mokoena. The midfielder stepped up in the 83rd minute and calmly slotted the ball into the net, leveling the score.

Mokoena's penalty was the decisive moment in a closely contested match. Both teams had chances, but it was South Africa who capitalized on a set-piece opportunity to earn a valuable point. The draw keeps South Africa's hopes alive in the tournament.

The match, held at a neutral venue, saw energetic play from both sides. Czech Republic had taken an early lead, but South Africa's resilience paid off when Mokoena converted from the spot. The result leaves both teams with work to do in their remaining group games.