Banyana Banyana clinched their first-ever point at the FIFAWWC after a 2-2 draw against Argentina on Friday morning. SLSiya MORE:
Coach Desiree Ellis made two changes from the loss to to Sweden last week, as Karabo Dhlamini and Noxolo Cesane replaced Sibulele Holweni and Kholosa Biyana.
Ellis and South Africa were dealt a blow in the 24th minute when captain Refiloe Jane was stretchered off after an awkward landing on her ankle. The skipper was replaced by Biyana. The South Americans did have their moments in the second half, with Mariana Larroquette going closest minutes before the break with a cross that crashed against the crossbar.
Seoposenwe was influential for South African down the right as she set up the second goal on 65 minutes by winning the ball off an Argentine defender and teeing up Kgatlana for the close range finish.
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