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An own goal by Benedetta Orsi and second-half strikes by Hilda Magaia and Thembi Kgatlana sent Desiree Ellis's team to the knockout phase, after they had conceded an early penalty which gave the Italians the initiative.
Banyana were without Kholosa Biyana who was suspended for the fixture, while captain Refiloe Jane made the bench but didn't get a run as a precaution after she limped off during their 2-2 draw with Argentina last Friday. Her place was taken by Robyn Moodaly, while veteran defender Noku Matlou made her first start in this World Cup.
It was a nervy start for Banyana, who conceded from a spot kick as a foul by Karabo Dhlamini on Chiara Beccari in the box, which Arianna Caruso slotted home in the 11th minute.
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