Late Eustáquio belter sinks Bafana as Canada clinches historic knockout win

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Stephen Eustáquio’s stoppage-time wonder-strike secured a historic 1-0 victory for Canada over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time.

Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning, second-minute stoppage-time volley to lift co-host Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

The dramatic breakthrough punished a defensive South African side and secured Canada’s first-ever World Cup knockout triumph.

Jesse Marsch’s relentless squad now advances to the Round of 16 in Houston, awaiting the winner of Morocco versus the Netherlands.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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