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Ellis hails gutsy Banyana, rues red card

football09 June 2019 15:40
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is proud of her players despite surrendering a one goal lead to lose 3-1 to Spain in their opening Group B clash on Saturday.

The match took place at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France.

South Africa next faces China PR on Thursday, 13 June – a fixture Ellis says is a must win as Banyana Banyana find themselves at the bottom of the table.

Forward Thembi Kgatlana had put the World Cup debutants in the lead in the 25th minute before the Europeans rallied back in the second half to score three goals – with the aid of two penalties – and win the game.

South Africa will be without the services of defender Nothando Vilakazi after she received two yellow cards, resulting in a red card.

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