Match statistics snapshot
- South Africa created the clearer chances on xG (1.16 vs 0.90, Δ 0.26).
- South Africa fired more attempts (13 vs 8 shots).
- South Korea held more of the ball (68% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| South Africa | Statistic | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16Lead | Expected goals (xG) | 0.90 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0Lead |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 |
| 4Lead | Shots on target | 3 |
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| 8Lead | Shots outside the box | 3 |
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| 13Lead | Total shots | 8 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| South Africa | Statistic | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 32% | Ball possession | 68%Lead |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 89%Lead |
| 277 | Accurate passes | 641Lead |
| 340 | Total passes | 719Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| South Africa | Statistic | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Corner kicks | 6Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| South Africa | Statistic | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 4Lead | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 3Lead |
| -0.50 | Goals prevented | -0.50 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| South Africa | Statistic | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Fouls | 9 |
| Red cards | ||
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |