Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16
Summary
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time goal to propel Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time.
Key Points
- Stephen Eustaquio scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa.
- This victory sent Canada into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
- Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the next round for a place in the quarter-finals.
- South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in four attempts but exited after the loss, marking the end of coach Hugo Broos's World Cup career.
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