South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from full-time as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup after falling behind early in the Group A clash.Teboho Mokoena slotted home the spot kick after Pavel Sulc’s handball handed the South Africans a lifeline on Thursday as they were staring at potential early elimination.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Czechs led from the sixth minute when Michal Sadilek struck home after a clever slipped pass from Alexandr Sojka following Adam Hlozek’s delivery from the right wing.Both teams now have a point after losing their respective opening games – two behind South Korea and cohosts Mexico, who face off later on Thursday.South Africa next face South Korea, while the Czech Republic take on the daunting task of playing Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.Both sides started with disappointing performances and defeats on the World Cup’s opening day, but the Czechs quickly set about making amends.Patrik Schick is the biggest name in a Czech side lacking the star quality of previous generations, but the Bayer Leverkusen forward missed a glorious chance inside the first minute when he planted a header wide.Miroslav Koubek’s men only had to wait another five minutes to take the lead.Adam Hlozek’s cross was classily cushioned by Alexandr Sojka into the path of Sadilek, who calmly stroked the ball past Ronwen Williams. Sadilek celebrates scoring for Czechia [Nathan Ray Seebeck/Reuters]N …
