In a tightly contested match, South Africa edged out South Korea 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Thapelo Maseko in the 63rd minute, assisted by Tshepang Moremi. The game featured a drinks break in each half and saw yellow cards issued to Aubrey Modiba of South Africa and Cho Gue-Sung of South Korea. Despite South Korea's attempts to equalize, they could not find the back of the net, leaving South Africa victorious in this group stage encounter.

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