African champions Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Italy 3-2 in their final Group G game to secure a first-ever round of 16 ticket.
Going into Wednesday’s game, Sputh Africa needed an outright win while a draw was enough for Italy.
South Africa becomes the second African team to progress into the round of 16 after Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
The Italian took the lead in the 11th minute after Arianna Caruso converted from the penalty spot.
South Africa equalised on 32 minutes following an own goal by Benedetta Orsi.
In the 67th minute Hilda Magaia put South Africa 2-1 ahead but Caruso got her second to pull Italy level on 74 minutes.
But in the 92nd minute Thembi Kgatlana netted the winner to send her team into the knockout stage.
They will now face the Netherlands on Sunday.
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I saw this coming… The Italians were so weak judging by their last few games. Congratulations Africa
Congratulations Bayana Bayana. Big up Africa. That PERVERT AGENDA that brings to POINT ZERO (spiritual destruction) everything it touches will cause Africa yo Rise as long as Africa continue in Her resolve never to accept.
The WEATHER favours AFRICAN teams
I won’t be surprised if NIGERIA edges out ENGLAND
Somebody should save this comment please
Anybody saying Italy was weak sis not watch the match. Italy was very fluid in movement and their touches were good. South Africa only showed the African spirit of not giving up easily. They played till the last minute, attacking and believing they could get something from the match. Interestingly, they are not African champions by mouth. Their counters were very effective and they profited from pressurizing the Italians. We should learn from them because if you Mount pressure on your opponents, they tens to make mistakes and this is called forced errors. That own goal by Italy is a classical example. SF, learn from South Africa on how to put pressure on opponents and how to launch effective counters as well as shooting!
That’s why oshoala shud not start abeg..The defenders have a free day when she’s our striker
****…..did not watch the match******