South Africa vs. Italy live updates: Own goal ties game at 1 apiece

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Updated Aug. 2, 2023 3:38 a.m. ET

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Wednesday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with South Africa (0-1-1) battling Italy (1-0-1) at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.

South Africa is aiming to bounce back after it couldn’t hold a 2-0 lead with less than 20 minutes remaining against Argentina and had to settle for a 2-2 draw last week. Prior to that, Banyana Banyana failed to hold a 1-0 lead in an eventual 2-1 loss to Sweden.

Italy will look to capitalize on this weak spot for South Africa and punch its ticket to the next round with a win. On the other side, Le Azzure would likely be eliminated with a loss. Find every scenario for how each team can advance out of its group and into the knockouts here.

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South Africa vs. Italy

32′: OOPS!

Italy’s Benedetta Orsi appeared to try passing the ball back to goalkeeper Francesa Durante, but Orsi’s pass went past Durante and into the net for an own goal, getting South Africa on the board.

21′: Brutal!

South Africa’s Robyn Moodaly had a close-up scoring opportunity on the right side of the net, but her shot went off the right post.

18′: Back the other way

Italy came roaring down the field before South Africa defender Bambanani Mbane made a nice tackle, giving it possession.

11′: PK score

After South Africa was penalized for tripping, Italy midfielder Arianna Caruso was awarded a penalty kick, which she knocked through for the first score.