Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike sends Canada past South Africa and into Round of 16
Stephen Eustaquio volleyed home a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa and keep their historic World Cup run alive.
Canada kept their dream home World Cup run alive as captain Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time volley broke South African hearts to secure a dramatic 1-0 win at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Eustaquio's moment
With the match heading towards extra time, Eustaquio received the ball on the edge of the South Africa penalty area and hammered it into the bottom-left corner past diving goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. The Los Angeles crowd erupted as Canada sealed their Round of 16 berth.
Historic Canadian run
Hosting a World Cup and performing in it is the stuff of dreams. Canada are living that dream, confirming the remarkable rise of their national team and providing their fans with memories to treasure.
Morocco await
Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 in Houston on July 4 — a clash between the Atlas Lions, who eliminated the Netherlands on penalties, and a Canada side riding the crest of a wave.
