South Africa has secured a position in the last 16, following their inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph in an exhilarating 3-2 match against Italy.
Thembi Kgatlana’s decisive goal in the 93rd minute of the game tipped the scales in South Africa’s favor, after Italy had leveled the score with a header from Arianna Caruso.
Had the match resulted in a draw, Italy would have proceeded to the knockout stages.
South Africa is now set to face the winners of Group E, the Netherlands, this upcoming Sunday.
Stay tuned for more details.
Participate in rating the players’ performance during or after the match. The rating system will close 30 minutes after the match’s conclusion.
Rating Key:
1 = Better luck next time
10 = Flawless performance
South Africa’s Starting XI Player Ratings (Average)
- Swart (7.39)
- Ramalepe (8.46)
- Mbane (7.62)
- Matlou (8.63)
- Dhlamini (8.73)
- Moodaly (8.85)
- Gamede (9.19)
- Magaia (9.06)
- Motlhalo (9.00)
- Seoposenwe (9.00)
- Kgatlana (9.30)
South Africa’s Substitutes Player Ratings (Average)
- Makhubela (7.93)
- Holweni (8.04)
- Kgoale (8.92)
- Shongwe (8.54)
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Match Statistics
South Africa vs Italy
Possession: South Africa 38% – Italy 62%
Shots: South Africa 12 – Italy 18
Shots on Target: South Africa 5 – Italy 7
Corners: South Africa 5 – Italy 5
Fouls: South Africa 12 – Italy 9
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Women’s World Cup
What was the final score of the match between South Africa and Italy?
The final score of the match was 3-2 in favor of South Africa.
Who scored the winning goal for South Africa?
Thembi Kgatlana scored the winning goal for South Africa in the 93rd minute of the match.
Did Italy advance to the knockout rounds despite the loss?
No, Italy did not advance to the knockout rounds. The loss to South Africa prevented them from progressing further in the tournament.
Who will South Africa play in the next round?
South Africa will face the winners of Group E, the Netherlands, in the next round.
What is the rating range for players in the match?
The rating range for players is from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
More about Women’s World Cup
- South Africa Women’s National Football Team
- Italy Women’s National Football Team
- FIFA Women’s World Cup
- Thembi Kgatlana – Player Profile
- Netherlands Women’s National Football Team
5 comments
Kgatlana = hero! her goal was epic! SA’s teamwork brill. tough luck 4 italy tho, they tried hard. looking 4ward 2 knockout round!
my daughter luvd the game! kgatlana’s goal made her cheer like crazy! great job SA!
omg!! south africa win, sooo cool! last min goal by kgatlana! italy r good 2 but unlucky lol 😀
yeah, it was intense! thembi kgatlana rocks! can’t wait 4 nxt match against netherlands! go sa!
s.africa’s attack was amazin’, but defence needs work. italy played well 2, tough match!