Two minutes into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana stunned Italy with a game-winner for South Africa in a 3-2 victory that pushed her team into the Round of 16 for the first time at the Women's World Cup.Kgatlana's score in the box off a pass from Hildah Magaia answered a game-tying goal in the 74th minut
Two minutes into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana stunned Italy with a game-winner for South Africa in a 3-2 victory that pushed her team into the Round of 16 for the first time at the Women's World Cup.
Italy , needing only a draw to advance, made it 2-all on Arianna Caruso's second goal from a corner. Several attempts to take the lead were averted by South Africa .South Africa goalie Kaylin Swart made multiple critical saves down the stretch, including a long-distance try from Italy defender Elena Linari.Jamaica earned a draw in Melbourne to advance to the Round of 16 at the Women's World Cup and send Brazil home from the group stage for the first time since 1995.
The Reggae Girlz eliminated reigning Copa America champs Brazil and advanced as the runner-up to France in Group F with five points.Two second-half goals set up Sweden for a Sunday date with the United States in a matchup of group stage winners.
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