Amanda Ilestedt's 90th-minute winner gave Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup Group G match on Sunday after a fortuitous equaliser from Fridolina Rolfo had cancelled out Hildah Magaia's opener. The result left the third-ranked Swedes top of their group, before Italy and Argentina play their opener in Auckland on Monday. "South Africa made it hard for us, but I think we grew into the game and got better and better. In the second half we played better, but a victory in the opening game is what counts," Ilestedt said. Image: Sweden go top of their group ahead of the other opening game on MondayThe group stage has begun and runs over a two-week period finishing on August 3.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2023 08:47 UTC