Brilliant Banyana beat Italy to advance to last 16
It took until added time in the second half, but the South African women's soccer team secured victory and are through to the play-offs.
Banyana Banyana secured their first-ever Women’s World Cup victory after beating Italy in dramatic fashion earlier today to qualify for the Last 16.
South Africa are through to the knockout stages for the first time in their #FIFAWWC history! 🇿🇦
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 2, 2023
Arianna Caruso gave the Italians an early lead before teammate Benedetta Orsi made a grave error in attempting to play the ball back to her keeper, only for it to roll back into her own net and level the score.
FULL-TIME!!
🇿🇦3️⃣➖2️⃣🇮🇹#BeyondGreatness #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/hX5jk5BxQk
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) August 2, 2023
A 67th-minute goal from Hildah Magaia had Banyana up for the first time, but it was short-lived as Caruso scored her second of the evening.
🇿🇦 Congratulations to @Banyana_Banyana on your victory against Italy and securing our spot in the final 16. You have lifted our spirits and made us immensely proud. Bring the cup home!#BeyondGreatness#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/1aF0WbgUaN
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) August 2, 2023
Deep into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana scored the decisive goal that handed Banyana their first-ever World Cup victory and a spot in the play-offs.
A goal that will be remembered for a very long time!
A goal that secured Banyana Banyana’s first-ever #FIFAWWC win.
What a moment for South Africa! 🤩 #HereForHer pic.twitter.com/pt2Zfv7UJK
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) August 2, 2023
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