Thembi Kgatlana scored early in stoppage time to give South Africa a 3-2 win over Italy today and a spot in the knockout rounds of a Women’s World Cup for the first time.

On a night of high drama and low temperatures, Hildah Magaia scored in the 67th minute to put South Africa 2-1 ahead before Arianna Caruso equalized with her second goal of the match, briefly denting South African hopes.

A draw would have been enough to put eighth-ranked Italy into the knockout rounds.

Instead, Kgatlana’s clincher meant it’ll be South Africa playing Netherlands in a round of 16 match on Sunday.

Source: Oman News Agency