Wellington, July 23 (Ians) Amanda Ilestedt’s late winner helped Sweden beat South Africa 2-1 in Group G opener of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Wellington Regional Stadium, here on Sunday.
Hildah Magaia’s 48th-minute goal had South Africa on course for their first Women’s World Cup points, but goals from Fridolina Rolfo (65′) and Ilestedt (90′) secured a victory for third-ranked Swedes.
With this win, Sweden became the first nation at this year’s tournament to come from behind to claim all three points.
It was a tense first half that saw Sweden dominate possession but struggle to create any clear-cut chances outside of a few brief moments from a string of corners.
Three minutes after the restart, Thembi Kgatlana broke free down the left and sent a shot at Zecira Musovic with the Sweden goalkeeper parrying the ball straight into the path of an onrushing Magaia who slotted home from close range.
Hildah Magaia’s 48th-minute goal had South Africa on course for their first Women’s World Cup points, but goals from Fridolina Rolfo (65′) and Ilestedt (90′) secured a victory for third-ranked Swedes.
With this win, Sweden became the first nation at this year’s tournament to come from behind to claim all three points.
It was a tense first half that saw Sweden dominate possession but struggle to create any clear-cut chances outside of a few brief moments from a string of corners.
Three minutes after the restart, Thembi Kgatlana broke free down the left and sent a shot at Zecira Musovic with the Sweden goalkeeper parrying the ball straight into the path of an onrushing Magaia who slotted home from close range.
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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