Defiant Desiree issues warning to Dutch about brave Banyana: They don't know who they'll play | Sport

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis said they know exactly who they're up against when the Netherlands come knocking on Sunday, but feels the Dutch may not know what lies in their way when the sides meet at the Sydney Football Stadium. | Sport24news

South Africa are in the last 16 stage of the World Cup for the first time after finishing second in their group.

The round of 16 fixture is South Africa's first at this particular juncture in their second World Cup expedition while the Dutch are losing finalists from the 2019 edition in France. They then bounced back from the concession of an early penalty and an equaliser to beat Italy 3-2 to qualify for this stage.

"This group has shown that when the chips are down, they can stand up. We know who we're playing, but they don't know who they are playing. "They know what’s at stake and they know it's a final because you can't think beyond this game," Ellis said.Banyana's long, winding road to World Cup destiny: Dream Dutch date caps 30 years of struggle

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