In their first-ever appearance in a World Cup knockout round, Canada left it late to defeat a resilient South Africa team. In the 92nd minute, Stephen Eustaquio scored a remarkable goal from long distance. It was the difference in the 1-0 game.

Canada had the vast majority of quality chances throughout a chippy 90 minutes. But just as it looked as if South Africa would be able to drag them to extra time, and seemingly out of nothing, one moment of individual brilliance turned it.

In other good news for Canada, Alphonso Davies played an effective – and injury free – 15 minutes in the game.

Canada advances to play the winner of Netherlands/Morocco on Saturday in Houston.

Canada came with a plan – to attack the South Africans relentlessly, forcing them into making mistakes. The same idea worked brilliantly for Mexico in the tournament’s opening match.

The South Africans had a counterplan – absorb pressure and respond only when most opportune.