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South Africa U20

10-03 07:00

5 - 0

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New Caledonia U20

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South Africa U20

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Match Info

South Africa U20 bounced back from their opening defeat in emphatic fashion, thrashing New Caledonia U20 5-0 in their FIFA U20 World Cup group stage match on October 3, 2025. The comprehensive victory kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive and provided a major boost to their goal difference. South Africa was in control from the first whistle, scoring two early goals to settle any nerves. They added a third just before halftime from a penalty. The second half saw more of the same, with South Africa adding two more goals, including a spectacular long-range strike for the fifth. New Caledonia offered little resistance and finished the match with ten men after a second yellow card. The key focus point was South Africa's attacking variety and their striker's hat-trick, which announced him as a player to watch. This result dramatically altered the group's goal difference calculations and set up a thrilling final matchday for qualification.