Thapelo Maseko was the star man for Bafana Bafana in their win over South Koreas.
Bafana Bafana etched their names into history, reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever after defeating South Korea in their final Group A clash on Thursday morning.
Thapelo Maseko was the standout performer for the South Africans, securing the historic goal that clinched the victory. Below, Independent Media soccer writer Mihlali Baleka provides player ratings for all 14 participants on the night.
GK: Ronwen Williams — 6
Williams had a relatively quiet night. His defence shielded him against most threats, ensuring he kept his first clean sheet of the tournament — a welcome result after conceding three goals across the previous two fixtures.
