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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Mike Hytner

Netherlands 2-0 South Africa: Women’s World Cup 2023 last 16 – as it happened

Lieke Martens scores a disallowed goal during the Netherlands’ last 16 Women’s World Cup game against South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium.
Lieke Martens scores a disallowed goal during the Netherlands’ last 16 Women’s World Cup game against South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Dutch delight then. The one black mark for them is that Danielle van de Donk will miss the quarter-final against Spain after picking up a second booking in today’s game. Her absence will be one for the Netherlands camp to ponder over the coming days but for now, they can celebrate victory over South Africa. Here’s your match report.

And with that, I’ll bid farewell for now. Until next time.

Here’s South Africa coach Desiree Ellis: “We are very proud of the players. They gave their all today and they know that they were in the game.”

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