2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands send South Africa parking

The Bayana Bayana of South Africa was shown the way out of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-0 to European side, Netherlands on Sunday.

The South African ladies conceded early in the encounter when a failed clearance in the ninth minute gifted Jill Roord an easy header into an open net and the Dutch midfielder’s fourth goal of the tournament.

Despite that setback the South Africans kept up the fight and had plenty of chances.

South Africa captain, Thembi Kgatlana was a thorn in the flesh of the Dutch defenders as she kept firing shots on target but got denied by a series of strong saves from Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.

Shortly after the second half began, Dutch winger Lieke Martens saw a goal disallowed for offside.

But the South Africans then saw their fate sealed in the 68th minute after what should have been an easily saveable strike by Lineth Beerensteyn slipped through Kaylin Swart’s hands into the back of the net, the latter slamming her hands onto the pitch in frustration.

But the South Africans then saw their fate sealed in the 68th minute after what should have been an easily saveable strike by Lineth Beerensteyn slipped through Kaylin Swart’s hands into the back of the net, the latter slamming her hands onto the pitch in frustration.