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South Africa vs. Canada player ratings: Who stood tallest as Canadians win first-ever knockout match?
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Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 92nd minute to send Canada into the World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium.
Canada had dominated from set pieces throughout, with Jonathan David, Derek Cornelius and Moïse Bombito all squandering chances before Eustaquio converted from the edge of the box after Ime Okon's weak headed clearance.
Both nations were contesting a knockout-stage match for the first time in their World Cup history, and it was Canada who seized the moment.
DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:
South Africa vs. Canada Player of the Match
Stephen Eustaquio (Canada)
Dazn Media
Drove home the decisive 90+2' winner after chest control, capping a commanding midfield display that secured historic knockout progress.
South Africa vs. Canada Player Ratings
South Africa
Ronwen Williams (6.9): Made several saves but beaten at near post for decisive goal.
Khuliso Mudau (7.3): Excellent two-way display with skillful dribbling to escape Canadian pressure.
Ime Okon (6.1): Won aerial duels but weak clearance set up the winning goal.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi (7.7): Outstanding blocks and interceptions limited Canada's clear scoring chances.
Aubrey Modiba (7.0): Vital goal-line clearance from Bombito's header kept South Africa level.
Teboho Mokoena (6.5): Ambitious shooting from distance lacked precision; passing errors created danger.
Yaya Sithole (6.5): Steady shielding of the defence with functional ball circulation.
Relebohile Mofokeng (6.0): Limited influence before halftime withdrawal for tactical reinforcement.
Thapelo Maseko (5.9): Struggled to escape Canadian attention with minimal attacking output.
Oswin Appollis (6.9): South Africa's main threat; curling effort brilliantly saved by Crépeau at 85'.
Evidence Makgopa (5.6): Struggled significantly in aerial duels against Canadian centre-backs.
Thalente Mbatha (6.3): Added midfield solidity but shot over from promising position at 75'.
Iqraam Rayners (6.0): Late introduction offered little time to make meaningful impact.
Tshepang Moremi (6.0): Brief cameo on the left without influence on the result.
Canada
Maxime Crépeau (7.2): Brilliant diving save denied Appollis at 85'; commanded his area confidently.
Alistair Johnston (6.8): Provided width and dangerous throw-ins; final ball lacked consistent precision.
Moïse Bombito (6.7): Powerful header cleared off line; strong aerial presence throughout.
Derek Cornelius (6.6): Blocked Mokoena's shot but wasted header from unmarked position.
Richie Laryea (6.5): Functional left-back display with limited end product going forward.
Stephen Eustaquio (8.3): Match-winner at 90+2'; controlled midfield and delivered set pieces throughout.
Nathan-Dylan Saliba (6.1): Yellow card for shirt pull forced early substitution at 59'.
Tajon Buchanan (6.6): Showed dribbling glimpses but final delivery inconsistent before substitution.
Liam Millar (6.3): Direct running from the left without creating clear-cut chances.
Jonathan David (6.3): Squandered big chance from corner at 16'; link-up play useful.
Tani Oluwaseyi (6.5): Generated multiple chances inside box but finishing let him down.
Luc De Fougerolles (6.4): Slotted into defence and made clearances; headed corner poorly wide.
Niko Sigur (6.2): Early yellow card limited his pressing; functional distribution in midfield.
Promise David (6.6): Curling effort at 76' narrowly missed; immediate impact from bench.
Jacob Shaffelburg (7.0): Delivered the cross for Eustaquio's winner; match-defining cameo.
Alphonso Davies (7.0): World Cup debut injected energy; direct running created David chance.
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