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In a captivating encounter, Banyana Banyana secured their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup with a breathtaking 3-2 victory over Italy.
Italy got off to a strong start, taking the lead in the 11th minute after Caruso converted a penalty. However, Banyana showed their resilience, and just 21 minutes later, they equalized through an own goal by Italy’s Orsi.
The second half witnessed a dramatic turn of events, with Banyana taking the lead in the 67th-minute courtesy of a goal from Magaia. But their advantage was short-lived, as Caruso responded with another equalizer just seven minutes later.
With the score level at 2-2 at the end of regular time, the match ventured into extra time. In a moment that would go down in Banyana’s history, Magatla emerged as the hero, unleashing a remarkable finish that found the back of the net. Her clean strike proved to be the match-winner.
FULL-TIME!!
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) August 2, 2023
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