A goal in the final seconds sends Canada to the next round of the World Cup
Canada dominated on the field. But it scored the winning goal in a 1:0 victory over South Africa only in stoppage time. This was the first match of the World Cup knockout stage, namely the round of 32. Canada has become the first team to qualify for the round of 16. Although hosting the World Cup, Canada
Canada dominated on the field. But it scored the winning goal in a 1:0 victory over South Africa only in stoppage time.
This was the first match of the World Cup knockout stage, namely the round of 32.
Canada has become the first team to qualify for the round of 16.
Although hosting the World Cup, Canada played its first knockout-round match in California.
Stephen Eustaquio scored Canada's winning and qualifying goal in the 92nd minute. He scored with an accurate long-range shot after the ball was cleared by the South African defense.
Canada had a full 12 shots at South Africa's goal, seven of them on target.
Meanwhile, only one of South Africa's six shots was on target against Canada.
Canada is appearing at the World Cup for only the third time. And for the first time, it has made it past the group stage. Now it has also beaten its first opponent in the knockout stage.
