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Dramatic late winner sees Sweden past S. Africa

Amanda Ilestedt's 90th minute winner gave Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup Group G match on Sunday after a fortuitous equaliser from Fridolina Rolfo had cancelled out Hildah Magaia's opener.
Jul 23, 2024, 10:32 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Sweden
South Africa
  • KO
  • HT
  • 48
  • 56
  • 65
  • 67
  • 67
  • 74
  • 81
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Sweden 2, South Africa 1.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Sweden 2, South Africa 1.
90'+6'
Attempt saved. Caroline Seger (Sweden) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonna Andersson with a cross.
Match Stats
SWERSA
Possession
68.9%
31.168.9
31.1%
Shots on Goal
6
4
Shot Attempts
15
10
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
13
1
Saves
3
4

Match Formations

  • 1
    Musovic
  • 6
    Eriksson
  • 13
    Ilestedt
  • 14
    Björn
  • 2
    Andersson
  • 23
    Rubensson
  • 16
    Angeldal
  • 19
    Kaneryd
  • 18
    Rolfö
  • 9
    Asllani
  • 11
    Blackstenius

Game Information

Sky Stadium
6:00 AM, 23 July 2023
Wellington, New Zealand
Attendance: 18,317
  • Referees:
  • Ekaterina Koroleva