South Africa's national football team achieved a historic milestone by defeating South Korea, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time. The decisive goal was scored by forward Thapelo Maseko in the 63rd minute of the match.
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South Africa's national football team achieved a historic milestone by defeating Korea, which allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team in the tournament.
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