Argentina draws against South Africa

July 28: Argentina manager German Portanova told his team to "play with the love that optimises our football" before they produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to draw with South Africa.

South Africa was on course to pick up a first-ever Women's World Cup victory in a pulsating encounter in Dunedin but in the end, they had to settle for their first point after Argentina scored twice within five second-half minutes.

Knowing defeat would take Argentina to the brink of elimination, they threw everything at Desiree Ellis' side in the second half and were rewarded for their endeavour.

Substitute Romina Nunez headed in Argentina's second goal after a superb half-volley from Sophia Braun had stunned South Africa.

Argentina faces Sweden next, ranked third in the world, but have at least kept their tournament alive.

(BBC)