Following a 1-1 draw against South Africa in their Group A World Cup match, Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek expressed confidence that his team performed better and were closer to securing a win. Koubek highlighted the numerous chances his team created but lamented their inability to capitalize on them. The match, played on Thursday in Atlanta, ended with both teams sharing the points. While acknowledging the competitive nature of the game, Koubek firmly believes the Czech Republic deserved a victory based on their overall performance and opportunities generated. He emphasized the team’s disappointment at not converting those chances into goals. The draw leaves both teams vying for qualification from a challenging Group A. Further matches will determine their progression in the tournament.