South Africa: "Analysis Is Over... Let's See Who Wins"

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The fact that South Africa still has hope of advancing if they win is why our national team cannot afford to be complacent. The South African team is also firm in its resolve, vowing to secure a victory.

Pyeon Gwanghyeon reports from the scene.

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Despite a heatwave with a real-feel temperature approaching 40°C (104°F), the South African team seemed accustomed to the heat, with some players even wearing long-sleeved uniforms for their final training session.

Before starting training, the entire squad prayed together, solidifying their determination to win against South Korea.

The 74-year-old veteran coach Broos, who previously said he knew nothing about Korean football,

[Broos/Head Coach of South Africa National Football Team (December last year) : I'm sorry, but I don't know many Korean players yet. I will have to watch many of Korea's matches in the future.]

now expressed confidence, stating that the analysis is complete and that they have identified clear weaknesses.

[Broos/Head Coach of South Africa National Football Team : The analysis of Korea is finished. First, we will neutralize Korea's strengths, and we will also exploit the opponent's weaknesses. We know everything except for the result of the match.]

Although South Africa has never passed the group stage in its history, is currently at the bottom of the group with one draw and one loss, and will be missing two key midfielders due to a red card and accumulated yellow cards, the players are burning with fighting spirit as a win against Korea could potentially secure them second place in the group.

[Sitole/South Africa National Football Team Midfielder : To advance to the round of 16, we must win today. Every player has a stronger will than ever to achieve that goal.]

For South Africa, dreaming of their first-ever advancement past the group stage, the only remaining scenario is victory.

The players are also fully prepared to give it their all.

(Video coverage: Hwang In-seok, Video editing: So Ji-hye)
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