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Broos: South Africa ready for big test against South Korea

Broos: South Africa ready for big test against South Korea
Broos: South Africa ready for big test against South KoreaIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his squad is fully motivated ahead of their decisive Group A clash against Korea Republic.

Bafana Bafana are chasing a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time, having previously failed to progress beyond the group phase in their three appearances. 

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The tactician admitted their opening 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca was influenced by inexperience. 

However, he believes the team has since settled and are now better prepared to handle the pressure of major tournament football.

“This will be a difficult game. We have to win, and they need a draw to be in the next round. Our choice is simpler, we have to win, and that’s what we’re going for,” Broos told the media.

“We were a bit overwhelmed by the occasion in our first game because we are a team with a lack of experience in such games, and that’s why we didn’t play how we wanted to play against Mexico. 

“However, the game against Czechia was already much better, and now the motivation is even bigger.”