Swedes and South Africans managed to secure their ticket to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup by beating Argentina (2-0) and Italy (3-2) respectively. Sweden will face the United States, double title holders. The South Africans will, for their part, be opposed to the Dutch.
Published on: 02/08/2023 – 11:28
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The Swedes beat the Argentines, and will face the Americans
Sweden, which validated its first place in Group G on Wednesday August 2 thanks to its victory against Argentina (2-0), in Hamilton (New Zealand), will face the United States, double title holders, in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.
The clash between the first and third selections in the FIFA world rankings is scheduled for next Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. With only one point, Argentina is eliminated.
South Africa overthrow Italy, and will face the Netherlands
South Africa will play for the first time in its history the round of 16 of a Women’s World Cup after its victory (3-2) against Italy, quarter-finalists of the 2019 edition, Wednesday August 2 in Wellington , in New Zealand.
The South Africans, second in group D (with 4 points), will be opposed in the next round to the Dutch, first in group E (with 7 points).
Led 1-0 after only eleven minutes of play, the South Africans scored twice (2-1), before conceding a second goal, synonymous with elimination (74th). But Thembi Kgatlana offered his team victory in added time by taking advantage of yet another Italian defensive error.
With AFP
