Czech Republic
RSAGroup A
Megogo
Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Referee : Tori Penso (United States)
Czech Republic: 1. Kovar M. - 5. Coufal, 4. Hranáč, 3. Holeš - 18. Sadilek M. (Soucek, 66), 7. Krejčí L. II., 8. Darida (Šulc P., 54), 12. Červ L. (Zima D., 78) - 24. Sojka (Zeleny, 54) - 9. Hložek (Provod, 66), 10. Schick
Substitution: Zeleny (from 54); Šulc P. (from 54); Provod (from 66); Soucek (from 66); Zima D. (from 78)
Bench: 16. Stanek, 23. Hornicek - 14. Jurasek D., 6. Chaloupek, 21. Douděra - 25. Sochůrek, 13. Chytil - 26. Visinsky - 11. Kuchta J., 19. Chorý
Yellow Cards: Krejčí L. II. 75
RSA: 1. Williams Ro. - 20. Mudau, 14. Mbokazi, 21. Okon, 6. Modiba - 4. Mokoena, 5. Mbatha - 12. Maseko (Sebelebele, 84), 7. Appollis, 23. Adams J. (Mofokeng, 46) - 15. Rayners (Makgopa, 65)
Substitution: Mofokeng (from 46); Makgopa (from 65); Sebelebele (from 84)
Bench: 16. Chaine, 22. Goss - 2. Matuludi, 3. Ndamane, 19. Sibisi, 24. Makhanya, 18. Kabini, 26. Cross - 13. Sithole - 8. Moremi, 11. Zwane - 9. Foster L.
Yellow Cards: Mokoena 33; Mbatha 40
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