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Paul Myers

South Africa and Sweden reach last-16 at women's World Cup

Thembi Kgatlana scored South Africa's winner in their 3-2 victory over Italy at the women's World Cup. AP - Andrew Cornaga

Thembi Kgatlana scored in second-half stoppage time to send South Africa past Italy from Group G and into the last-16 at the women's World Cup for the first time. Sweden, who beat Argentina 2-0 claimed the pool with maximum points.

The 27-year-old striker stabbed in Hildah Magaia's cut back past the Italy goalkeeper Francesca Durante to spark wild celebrations among the South Africans who still had 15 minutes of added time to negotiate.

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