Sweden steal 2-1 win over South Africa in Women's World Cup 2023 opener Match 

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Sweden defeated South Africa 2-1 in the match on the first day of Women's World Cup 2023.

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The Sweden and South Africa match was played at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.

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South Africa started brightly in the first half and scored three minutes into the second half.

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South Africa's Hilda Magaia gave the team the lead in the 48th minute against Sweden.

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Sweden's Fridolina Rofflo scored in the 65' with a superb shot into the back of the net.

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Sweden's Amanda Ilstad scores a goal in the 90' against South Africa.

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Sweden made changes with the intention of being more attacking and winning matches.

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Sweden's goal tied the match after a serious mistake by the African defence.

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