Kovář: A Point is a Point, But We Were Close to Three

Czech Republic goalkeeper Matěj Kovář expressed his disappointment after his team's 1-1 draw with South Africa in Group A of the World Cup. His side led for much of the match but ultimately had to settle for a single point.

“As a goalkeeper, it always hurts to concede a penalty late in the game, especially when the lads in front of me gave their absolute all. The South African players are incredibly fast and skillful, and we really felt that in the second half. Their pressure was intense towards the end. A point is a point, but we were so close to all three. We'll keep our heads up; nothing is lost yet,” the goalkeeper stated after the match.