FIFA Women's World Cup

Italy

Ugh, no.
Italy lost to South Africa
Italy 2 – 3 South Africa
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Match Details

Sky Stadium (Wellington) · 14,967 fans · FS1 View tournament bracket →

Line Score

12T
RSA 12 3
ITA 11 2

Match Leaders

Italy
  • AC Arianna Caruso — 2Goals
  • VG Valentina Giacinti — 5Total Shots
  • FD Francesca Durante — 3Saves
South Africa
  • HM Hildah Magaia — 1Goals
  • TK Thembi Kgatlana — 4Total Shots
  • KS Kaylin Swart — 5Saves

FIFA Women's World Cup Standings

TeamGPWDLGDPts
Sweden 3300+89
South Africa 311104
Italy 3102-53
Argentina 3012-31

Key Events

90'+15'Substitution, South Africa. Sibulele Holweni replaces Karabo Dhlamini because of an injury.
90'+10'Substitution, Italy. Benedetta Glionna replaces Benedetta Orsi.
90'+5'Substitution, South Africa. Tiisetso Makhubela replaces Lebohang Ramalepe.
90'+5'Substitution, South Africa. Wendy Shongwe replaces Hildah Magaia because of an injury.
90'+2'Goal! South Africa 3, Italy 2. Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hildah Magaia.
84'Substitution, Italy. Sofia Cantore replaces Chiara Beccari.
84'Substitution, Italy. Giada Greggi replaces Arianna Caruso.
74'Goal! South Africa 2, Italy 2. Arianna Caruso (Italy) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Cristiana Girelli following a corner.
67'Goal! South Africa 2, Italy 1. Hildah Magaia (South Africa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Thembi Kgatlana with a through ball.
64'Substitution, Italy. Cristiana Girelli replaces Barbara Bonansea.
64'Substitution, Italy. Elisa Bartoli replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
45'Substitution, South Africa. Nomvula Kgoale replaces Robyn Moodaly.
32'Own Goal by Benedetta Orsi, Italy. South Africa 1, Italy 1.
11'Goal! South Africa 0, Italy 1. Arianna Caruso (Italy) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Team Stats

ItalySouth Africa
General
62.1 Possession % 37.9
18 Shots 12
7 On Target 5
1 Offsides 0
5 Corners 5
9 Fouls 12
Passing & Defense
345 Passes Completed 149
3 Crosses Won 4
11 Tackles Won 15
21 Interceptions 10
22 Clearances 22
Discipline
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Saves 5

Recent Form

South Africa D L W L D
Italy W D W W L

Starting Lineups

South Africa

  1. KS #1 Kaylin SwartG
  2. NM #4 Noko MatlouCD-L
  3. BM #13 Bambanani MbaneCD-R
  4. KD #7 Karabo DhlaminiLB
  5. LR #2 Lebohang RamalepeRB
  6. LM #10 Linda MotlhaloAM
  7. BG #3 Bongeka GamedeLM
  8. RM #20 Robyn MoodalyRM
  9. TK #11 Thembi KgatlanaF
  10. JS #12 Jermaine SeoposenweAM-L
  11. HM #8 Hildah MagaiaAM-R

Italy

  1. FD #22 Francesca DuranteG
  2. EL #5 Elena LinariCD-L
  3. BO #3 Benedetta OrsiCD-R
  4. #17 Lisa BoattinLB
  5. #4 Lucia Di GuglielmoRB
  6. GD #16 Giulia DragoniAM
  7. MG #6 Manuela GiuglianoLM
  8. AC #18 Arianna CarusoRM
  9. VG #9 Valentina GiacintiF
  10. BB #8 Barbara BonanseaAM-L
  11. CB #14 Chiara BeccariAM-R

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News

Ciao capitano: Milan mourns Franco Baresi at legendary footballer’s funeral – in pictures
· The Guardian
One of the finest defenders in history, the former Italy and Milan player died last week aged 66. Former teammates and huge crowds paid their respects at Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio
Franco Baresi, iconic Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66
· The Guardian
Former defender had had surgery on pulmonary nodule ‘The entire history of ⁠Milan is in ⁠tears,’ Serie A club says The former Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the ⁠golden…
‘I’m very sorry’: Mancini apologises after being reappointed as Italy head coach
· The Guardian
Mancini quit Italy job to take over Saudi Arabia in 2023 ‘Some will be against me … maybe people will forgive’ Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments after being reappointed as the Italy head…
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy head coach with Claudio Ranieri named technical director
· The Guardian
Mancini replaces Gattuso for second spell in charge Ranieri takes over from Paolo Maldini in overseeing role Roberto Mancini has agreed to be Italy head coach for a second time, the president of the Italian Football…
Maldini confirms crisis-hit Italy have held talks with Guardiola and Ancelotti
· The Guardian
Italy have failed to qualify for last three World Cups Guardiola is out of work while Ancelotti is still with Brazil The Italian football federation (FIGC) has talked to Pep Guardiola , the former Manchester City coach,…

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Recent Results
L 2–3 at South Africa L 0–5 at Sweden