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MATCH REPORT

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That's all folks. thanks for choosing Sport24 for the coverage of this clash between Banyana Banyana and Sweden as the two sides played out to an exciting draw.

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

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SAFA must get their act together with regards women's football....get the Pro League up and running. Im more proud of #BanyanaBanyana than bafana.
— Clarence D Watts (@clarencesdb) January 22, 2019

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FULL-TIME: Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

Impressive Banyana Bnyana hold 9th-ranked Sweden to exciting stalemate at the Cape Town Stadium.

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Wow #BanyanaBanyana really impressive tonight...they will do well in World Cup. Big Up coach Deirdre Ellis. This Swedish team is ranked 9th in the world!
— Clarence D Watts (@clarencesdb) January 22, 2019

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89' CHANCE for Banyana as Seoposenwe unleashes a free-kick from the edge of the area that is JUST wide of the frame of the post.

Inches wide from a HUGE upset.

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Banyana holding their own against Sweden ???????? lets get that goal! #BanyanaBanyana
— Clarence D Watts (@clarencesdb) January 22, 2019

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80' Sweden hit the crossbar as Glas rips a fierce left-footed effort onto the underside of the post but fails to cross the line.

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78' Banyana make another change as Magaia comes on to replace Jane.

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72' Banyana make a third change as Mthandi is replaced by Mulaudzi.

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69' CHANCE for Sweden as the ball falls to a Swedish attacker at the far post and she forces Dlamini into a point-blank save.

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Now my favorite banyana banyana player has touched the pitch...

J Seopesengwe ??????????#JerseyNumber12 #BanyanaBanyana #RSAvsSWE
— Reetsang_Charles (@charli_reetsang) January 22, 2019

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63' Seoposenwe is immediately into the thick of things as she wins a free-kick in a dangerous area as Banyana look to break the deadlock.

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63' Banyana make their second change as Thembi Kgatlana is replaced by Jermaine Seoposenwe.

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60' Sweden make a triple change as they look to inject more pace into the game.

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59' The Banyana defence are working tirelessly to ensure that the score remains 0-0.

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Banyana playing very well. We need a goal #BanyanaBanyana
— BlackOnBothSides (@BobsMyUncle1) January 22, 2019

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57' Kgatlana cuts inside on her left and goes on a dangerous run before unleashing a left-footed drive but fails to trouble the Swedish goalkeeper.

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Supporting #BanyanaBanyana pic.twitter.com/pLjOCVz0sO
— Miss Tisani (@EzamaCirha) January 22, 2019

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Anything.. For our Girls, out here supporting @banyana_banyana #BanyanaBanyana in Greenpoint Stadium..

Even on a Tuesday evening, We are fully South African lovers ?? pic.twitter.com/VcgvLDgK7B
— CEO of The New Generation International (@kgotsohopelekau) January 22, 2019

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51' Smeda wins a free-kick for Banyana in a dangerous position that leads to a chance as the goalkeeper comes to Sweden's rescue.

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47' Banyana starting the second-half with more purpose as they look to get off to a positive start.

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46' We're back underway in the second half!

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Desiree Ellis makes one change as Leandre Smeda replaces Koketso Tlailane.

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HALF-TIME: Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

All square as we head into the break with nothing separating the two sides.

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45' The fourth official signals 2 minutes of additional time.

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44' Jakobsson hits a strike from range but fails to hit the target.

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42' Sweden applying increasing pressure on the hosts but are still unable to break South Africa's defence.

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38' Sweden are increasingly using the long-ball tactic to use their aerial advantage in the box but the Banyana defence are standing firm.

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It's quite remarkable how Noko Matlou has evolved as a footballer. She was a goalscoring forward for #BanyanaBanyana about a decade ago and she's now playing like a well seasoned Centre-Half ????.
— ?? (@Landisile_Mba) January 22, 2019

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35' Banyana 0-0 Sweden

Possession: 46% - 54%

Goal attempts 3 - 2

On target: 0-1

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27' Thembi Kgatlana breaks free on the right but the end product is not up to her high standards as Sweden goalkeeper gathers easily.

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@Amanda_Dlamini9
We are here with you mama#SSDiski #BanyanaBanyana pic.twitter.com/s4k3OAkhfn
— Thabo Mashiane (@mashiane_thabo) January 22, 2019

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We need to move the ball a little faster, keep it with us for about 5/6 passes before losing it and run into space away from these tall Swedes. #BanyanaBanyana
— The Native (@Zuko_Godlimpi) January 22, 2019

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Hope #bafanabafana are watching #banyanabanyana
— Sibu (@Sibubindza) January 22, 2019

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25' Sweden struggling to penetrate the Banyana defence with little to no goalmouth action as yet.

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21' After a neat passage of play for Banyana Mbane wins a free-kick on the centre circle as she looks to bring the ball out from the back.

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17' Banyana hold firm at the back as we head to the 20th minute mark and look to get the ball early to the dangerous Kgatlana.

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13' Sweden now dominating possession as they look to put pressure on Banyana's deep-lying defence.

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9' Awesome bit of skill by Tlailane down on the right touchline as she lifts the ball over the head of her marker who concedes a free-kick.

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7' Sweden manage their first attempt at goal but the ball sails harmlessly over Dlamini's crossbar.

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4' Kgatlana breaks down the left flank and manages to get behind the Swedish last line, but her attempted cross is intercepted by the opposing defence.

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2' Banyana start a sweeping attack as they try to switch the play down the right flank, but are thwarted by the onrushing Sweden goalkeeper.

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1' Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

Sweden gets us underway at Cape Town Stadium!

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STARTING LINE-UP:

Banyana Banyana starting line-up: Andile Dlamini(GK), Ramalepe, Vilakazi, Mbane, Matlou, Motlhalo, Tlailane, Jane (c), Makhabane, Kgatlana, Mulaudzi

Captain Janine Van Wyk misses out through injury.

Substitutes: Swart (GK), Muroa (GK), Mthandi, Makhubela, Nyandeni, Biyana, Sebata, Smeda, Seoposenwe, Magaia, Peskin

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">STARTING LINE-UP:</span></strong></p><p><strong>Banyana Banyana</strong> starting line-up: Andile Dlamini(GK), Ramalepe, Vilakazi, Mbane, Matlou, Motlhalo, Tlailane, Jane (c), Makhabane, Kgatlana, Mulaudzi</p><p>Captain<strong> Janine Van Wyk</strong> misses out through injury.</p><p>Substitutes: Swart (GK), Muroa (GK), Mthandi, Makhubela, Nyandeni, Biyana, Sebata, Smeda, Seoposenwe, Magaia, Peskin</p>

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***KICK-OFF IS AT 19:00***

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VENUE:

The venue for tonight's encounter is the picturesque Cape Town Stadium.

22 Jan 2019

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana took time out to write a letter of thanks following her triumphant African Women’s Player of the Year and CAF Goal of the Year award wins.

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22 Jan 2019

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is elated to be facing two top European teams as her side begin preparations for the Women's World Cup.

Banyana Banyana head coach <strong>Desiree Ellis</strong> is elated to be facing two top
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22 Jan 2019

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk says they are disappointed at not winning against the Netherlands but was impressed by the team's performance.

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