Minutes ago, Sweden managed to defeat South Africa 2-1 in a very tough and competitive game by the two sides.
SUECIA GANA 2-1 A SUDÁFRICA EN WELLINGTON#SWE #Sweden #sveska #SouthAfrica #RSA #SWERSA #SWEWNT #FIFAWomensWorldCup #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 #FIFAWWC #WWC2023 #WomensWorldCup2023 #wellington #newzealand pic.twitter.com/HB741eMCLS
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In the first half, South Africa's Zecira Musovic hit the nets of the Swedish ladies, after a brilliant assist by Thembi Kgatlana.
The goal is the second FIFA Women's World Cup goal for the African ladies.
During the second half, Sweden's Johanna Rytting Kaneryd made an impressive cross to Fridolina Rolfo to get the equalizer.
In 89, Sweden managed to get the winning goal from a corner coming in from the left.
Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt rose inside the six-yard box to hit the ball by her head to the nets.
South Africa catch Sweden sleeping for their second #FIFAWWC goal ever 🔥
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