South Africa secured a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, with Thamsanqa Maseko's 63rd-minute goal proving decisive. Despite South Korea dominating possession at 68 percent, South Africa's defensive resilience and clinical finishing made the difference. Ronwen Williams earned player of the match honors, recording three crucial saves to preserve the lead. South Africa's defense was tested throughout, facing three shots on goal, yet proved resolute when it mattered. The result lifts South Africa to four points and qualifies them for the knockout stages. For South Korea, elimination is mathematically confirmed with three points, unable to progress from Group A despite their territorial advantage and superior passing accuracy of 89 percent.