Tshepang Moremi

Delivers one assist off bench

Moremi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against South Korea.

Analysis: Moremi came off the bench in the second half to replace Oswin Appollis and immediately made the decisive contribution of the match, providing the precise pass into the area that Thapelo Maseko controlled and finished at the near post to give South Africa the lead and ultimately send Bafana Bafana into the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time in their history. Moremi also registered one chance created and one tackle across his 28 minutes, contributing to South Africa's defensive organization in the closing stages as his side protected the lead against South Korea's increased pressure, and his impact within seconds of entering the pitch was the defining individual moment of the match. His ability to create danger immediately after coming on and change the dynamic of a match from the bench make him one of South Africa's most important squad players heading into the round of 32 against Canada, where his energy and directness give manager Hugo Broos a reliable and proven impact option when his side need a goal.