South Africa claimed a vital 1-0 victory over South Korea in Group Stage Round 3 at Estadio BBVA, with Thamsanqa Maseko's 63rd-minute goal proving decisive. Despite dominating possession at 68 percent, South Korea struggled to convert chances, managing only three shots on goal against South Africa's four. Ronwen Williams earned player of the match honors with a commanding 7.9 rating, making three crucial saves to preserve the result. South Africa's defensive resolve and clinical finishing proved the difference on the night. The outcome has sealed South Africa's qualification from Group A, while South Korea's tournament hopes have been mathematically eliminated. South Africa advances with four points, having engineered a remarkable turnaround in their final group fixture.