FIFA Women’s World CUP 2023: Argentina holds South Africa

Sophia Braun and Romina Nunez secured Argentina, who were two goals down, a 2-2 draw with South Africa.

• Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana put Banyana Banyana two goals up
• Sophia Braun and Romina Nunez responded for La Albiceleste
• Both nations can still progress from Group G

Argentina 2-2 South Africa | Group G

Goalscorers: Linda Motlhalo (31′) Thembi Kgatlana (67′), Sophia Braun (74′), Romina Nunez (79′)

Argentina stormed home to claim a 2-2 draw with South Africa in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

Banyana Banyana scored in either half through Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana, and looked comfortable before Argentina scored twice in five minutes. Sophia Braun got the first with a superb strike before a glancing header from Romina Nunez restored parity.

Both sides pushed for a late winner, but a point was fair value.

Linda Motlhalo’s goal was originally ruled offside, but VAR eventually overturned the decision to the delight of Dunedin Stadium.

Thembi Kgatlana was incredibly influential for Banyana Banyana, setting up the first and scoring the second. But Argentina came roaring back, with Braun’s stunning strike from 25 meters out giving her side a chance. Five minutes later, Nunez’s glancing header leveled the scores.

South Africa’s first Women’s World Cup point came at a cost, with captain Refiloe Jane stretchered off with an ankle injury. The team will also be without Kholosa Biyana for their final Group G match after she received her second yellow card of the tournament.

Both teams live to fight another day but will need results to go their way for them to progress to the last 16