Late Penalty Salvages Draw for South Africa as Fans Boo Hydration Breaks

In a tense international friendly, South Africa earned a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic thanks to a stoppage-time penalty. The visitors had taken the lead midway through the first half, but a VAR-awarded spot kick seven minutes from time ensured the spoils were shared. The match was marked by an unusual atmosphere as sections of the crowd voiced their displeasure by booing during hydration breaks, a consequence of the hot and humid conditions. Despite the interruptions, both sides pushed fo...