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☆ Kgatlana beats the odds to deliver South Africa's first World Cup win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group G - South Africa v Italy - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - August 2, 2023 South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana in action with Italy's Arianna Caruso REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliWELLINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Thembi Kgatlana overcame personal tragedy and a brutal injury to deliver South Africa's first Women's World Cup win on Wednesday, booking a spot in the knockout stages with a last-gasp 3-2 upset over Italy in Wellington. I could have went home, but I chose to stay with my girls," Kgatlana said. The Racing Louisville forward suffered a torn Achilles tendon in 2022, an injury that kept her sidelined for some 10 months and nearly cost her a trip to her second World Cup. But Kgatlana said she and her team mates walked into Wednesday's match ready to "dig deep" despite the frustrating previous results. They will face the Netherlands in the last 16 in Sydney on Sunday, after finishing second in Group G behind Sweden.

Persons: Italy's Arianna Caruso, Amanda Perobelli WELLINGTON, Thembi Kgatlana, Arianna Caruso, I've, Kgatlana, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, Louisville, Argentina, G, Sweden, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Wellington , New Zealand, Wellington, Sweden, Netherlands, Sydney

☆ South Africa book spot in knockout stages with last-gasp win over Italy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"They fought like warriors," said an emotional coach Desiree Ellis, who was a founding member of the South Africa women's side in 1993. "They fought like the heroines that we know that they are. They fought to be historically remembered and they've made history not just getting our first win, but going to the round of 16 and that is freaking amazing." South Africa equalised in the 32nd minute through an own goal from Benedetta Orsi, who did not check where goalkeeper Francesca Durante was before making a back pass. Reporting by Amy Tennery in Auckland, editing by Nick Mulvenney and Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kgatlana, Amanda Perobelli WELLINGTON, Thembi Kgatlana, Striker Kgatlana, Arianna Caruso, Desiree Ellis, they've, Karabo Dhlamini, Chiara Beccari, Caruso, Benedetta Orsi, Francesca Durante, Banyana Banyana, Amy Tennery, Nick Mulvenney Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, Sunday, Africa women's, South Africa, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Wellington , New Zealand, Netherlands, Sydney, Africa, Sweden, Auckland

☆ Women's World Cup roundup: South Africa, Jamaica advance to Round of 16
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Several attempts to take the lead were averted by South Africa (1-1-1). South Africa goalie Kaylin Swart made multiple critical saves down the stretch, including a long-distance try from Italy defender Elena Linari. --Jamaica 0, Brazil 0Jamaica 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. Jamaica goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer continued her stellar play by keeping Brazil off the board, ending the spectacular World Cup career of Brazilian star Marta, who has a record 17 career World Cup goals. Playing in the Women's World Cup for only the second time, Jamaica needed a GoFundMe campaign to pay for the team to make it to the event.

Persons: Amanda Perobelli, Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah Magaia, Arianna Caruso's, Magaia, Kaylin Swart, Elena Linari, Rebecca Spencer, Marta, Elin Rubensson, Rebecka Blomqvist, Marta Cox, Lea Le Garrec, Kadidiatou Diani, Panama wouldn't, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, South, Jamaica, Copa America, Panama, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Wellington , New Zealand, Jamaica, Brazil, Melbourne, France, Sweden, Argentina, United States, Hamilton , New Zealand, Tokyo, Panama, Sydney . France

☆ Sweden to play US in last 16 after beating Argentina while South Africa makes history
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup was confirmed on Wednesday as the Scandinavian side beat Argentina 2-0. Banyana Banyana’s 3-2 win at the Wellington Regional Stadium marked the African nation’s first win ever at a Women’s World Cup having qualified twice. South Africa makes historyOver in Hamilton, Banyana Banyana had to come from behind after Arianna Caruso put Italy ahead through a penalty early on. Benedetta Orsi is consoled by her teammate Lucia Di Guglielmo after scoring an own goal against South Africa. Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesThe second half saw something of an onslaught from South Africa, who continually regained the ball high up the pitch and got numbers forward en masse.

Persons: Sofia Jakobssen, Rebecka Blomqvist, Argentina’s, Elin Rubensson, Banyana Banyana, Arianna Caruso, Robyn Moodaly, Benedetta Orsi, goalkeepr Francesca Durante, Durante, Orsi, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Catherine Ivill, Hildah Magaia, Banyana, Cristiana Girelli’s, Caruso, Gireilli, Thembi Kgatlana, Desiree Ellis, Valentina Giacinti, Kgatlana, Ellis ’, FIFA’s Organizations: CNN, Argentina, Wellington, Cup, South American, Waikato, Sofia, FIFA, US, Tokyo, National Team, South, Portugal Locations: Sweden, Italy, South Africa, Hamilton, New Zealand, Africa, Netherlands, England, Australia, Argentina

☆ Italy vs Argentina: Giulia Dragoni, 16-year-old 'Little Messi', makes debut at Women's World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Women’s World Cup saw a moment that will live long in the memory for 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni as she started for Italy against Argentina on Monday. Dragoni – born on November 7, 2006 – began the Group G clash in the heart of Italy’s midfield and became the youngest player to represent Italy in the competition’s history. In contrast, 39-year-old Vanina Correa was in goal for Argentina – she had already made her debut for her country when Dragoni was born. Italy – quarterfinalist in 2019 – was the strongest team throughout the opening game for both sides at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, with some late quality from Cristiana Girelli proving decisive as Italy won 1-0. After the break, with both sides not wanting to lose their opening game, chances were few and far between with the teams prioritizing the avoidance of mistakes over attacking recklessness.

Persons: Giulia Dragoni, Dragoni –, –, ‘ Little Messi, ’, Vanina Correa, Argentina –, Dragoni, Italy –, Girelli, Arianna Caruso, Valentina Giacinti, Cristiana Girelli, Kim Price, she’s Organizations: CNN, Argentina, FIFA, Italy – quarterfinalist, Italy Locations: Italy, European, Italy’s, Barcelona, Eden, Auckland , New Zealand, Argentina

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