2023-07-28 01:51:11
Argentina came back from a two-goal deficit, managed to equalize against South Africa 2-2 in their second appearance for Group G of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023 and maintains the chances of qualifying for the round of 16 of the tournament, in a match that will be took place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in the New Zealand city of Dunedin.
The goals for Argentina were scored by Sophie Braun (29m. ST) and Romina (Núñez (34m. ST); while the South Africans had taken two goals ahead thanks to the scores of Linda Motlhalo (30m. PT) and Thembi Kgatlana (20m .ST).
In an even first half and with options for both teams, South Africa took advantage of a rapid advance when, avoiding the advanced position, Thembi Kgatlana escaped on the right and upon reaching the area sent a cross for Linfa Mothalo to the height of the penalty spot. will send it to the network.
The goal was not sanctioned in principle due to an alleged advanced position by Thembi Kgatlana, but after the VAR intervention it was validated by the New Zealand referee Anna-Marie Keighley.
In the final part, Argentina was looking for an equalizer but offered itself to the “counter” of the fast South Africans, who took advantage of a mistake in the start of Aldana Cometti by losing the ball with Jermaine Seoposenwe, who took advantage of the “gift” and enabled Thembi Kgatlana to make it 2-0.
Argentina did not give up and managed to discount thanks to a great goal from Sophie Braun, who nailed the ball into the left corner from outside the area, after a rebound.
The Albiceleste team continued in the attack and was able to tie it with an accurate header from Romina Núñez, after a cross from Yamila Rodríguez, both entered in the final part.
In this way, while waiting for their third game on Wednesday August 2 against Sweden, Argentina maintains the chances of advancing to the next phase of the World Cup.
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