The Czech midfielder Michal Sadílek, 27 (born 1999), has been in the spotlight after a 1-1 draw with South Africa, having previously established himself at PSV and on loan at FC Twente.
South Africa has earned a precious point after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in a World Cup group match. A first-half strike by Michal Sadilek put the Czechs ahead, but Teboho Mokoena converted a late penalty after Pavel Sulc’s handball, ensuring Bafana Bafana avoid an early exit. Both sides now sit on one point after opening losses.