South Africa delivered one of the biggest upsets of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday behind an own goal from Italy and a late strike from Thembi Kgatlana.
An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie itsmatch in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.
After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20 minutes later. The two squads went back and forth in the second half. Hildah Magaia put South Africa up in the 67th, but Caruso nailed the equalizer in the 74th.
Thembi Kgatlana then broke the hearts of the Italians with a strike in the second minute of extra time. South Africa celebrated as they moved onto the knockout stage for the first time. It was also the squad’s first Women’s World Cup win in its history after coming up with a doughnut in 2019.
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