Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup opener on Sunday.
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A goal early in the second half by Hildah Magaia -- in which she suffered a match-ending injury -- gave the African champions hope of an upset. The Swedes, regarded as one of the tournament favourites but with a history of near-misses at the World Cup, delivered a host of wayward crosses in the first half.Both teams barely created a half-chance before the interval but the game burst into life soon afterwards.
The 28-year-old Korean-based striker was treated for several minutes and exited the game soon afterwards, receiving a standing ovation from South African supporters during a distraught circuit of the field.
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