South Africa’s World Cup Journey Comes to an end after defeat to Netherlands

South Africa’s World Cup Journey Comes to an end after defeat to Netherlands

South Africa’s World Cup journey has come to an abrupt end after a 2-0 defeat to Netherlands on Sunday.

Jill Roord gave the Netherlands a lead in the opening stages of the last 16 encounter with Lineth Beerensteyn securing the second goal in the second half due a blunder by South African keeper Kaylin Swart.

The Netherlands are now two wins from reaching back-to-back finals in the tournament.

South Africa had already exceeded expectations by advancing to the knockout stage and each of the South African players will head home with $50,000.

The Netherlands will now take on Spain on August 11 while Banyana Banyana will be looking at their next chance of World Cup glory in 2027.

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