Summary

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  • Result: Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

  • Jill Roord heads in Netherlands' opener in the 9th minute

  • Lineth Beerensteyn adds second in 68th minute

  • Netherlands play Spain in the quarter-finals

  1. Goodbye!published at 05:10 British Summer Time 6 August 2023

    FT: Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Thank you for joining us, especially if you stayed up very late in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa or elsewhere. We hugely appreciate it.

    We'll be back for Sweden v USA, kicking off at 10.00 BST today.

    See you then.

  2. Read the match reportpublished at 05:06 British Summer Time 6 August 2023

    FT: Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    The Netherlands secured a quarter-final spot at the Fifa Women's World Cup but not before enduring several anxious moments against South Africa.

    Jill Roord, Manchester City's new club record signing, nodded the Dutch ahead in the ninth minute but South Africa went close to equalising several times against the 2019 runners-up.

    Banyana Banyana captain Thembi Kgatlana was once again a real handful and forced four fine saves from Daphne van Domselaar.

    Lineth Beerensteyn doubled the lead after a mistake by South Africa keeper Kaylin Swart in the second half.

    You can read Neil Johnston's match report here.

    Netherlands celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 05:02 British Summer Time 6 August 2023

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    With Desiree Ellis' South Africa eliminated, England boss Sarina Wiegman is now the only female manager remaining in this World Cup.

    Last woman standing.

  4. Postpublished at 05:00 British Summer Time 6 August 2023

    FT: Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Spain v Netherlands in Wellington in a World Cup quarter-final?

    Yes please.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 04:59 British Summer Time 6 August 2023

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    All over.

    Netherlands into the last eight, South Africa bow out after a historic run.

  6. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Thembi Kgatlana has not stopped all game.

    She shoots again, and Daphne van Domselaar saves with her face.

    Van Domselaar has been excellent in goal for Netherlands today.

  7. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 90+2 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Double changes for both teams.

    Hildah Magaia and Linda Motlhalo come off for South Africa, replaced by Noxolo Cesane and Melinda Kgadiete.

    For Netherlands, Jill Roord and Martens are subbed for Katja Snoeijs and Jill Baijings.

  8. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Just four minutes added time.

    It has been a comfortable second half for Netherlands.

    Kholosa Biyana tries to spark something but she shoots well wide.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 89 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Double change for Netherlands in the wing back positions.

    Victoria Pelova and Esmee Brugts come off, replaced by Lynn Wilms and Kerstin Casparij.

  10. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Deep cross from the left by Lieke Martens, strike partner Lineth Beerensteyn is inches away from getting a touch as she slides in.

  11. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    South Africa now the ones having the possesion, playing the ball around the Dutch box.

    Netherlands now the ones digging in and defending, not allowing Banyana Banyana to get a shot away.

  12. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Into the final five minutes, I can't see us having another major World Cup upset today.

    Famous last words...

  13. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Netherlands fancy a third to seal this game.

    The scorers combined, Lineth Beerensteyn pulling back to Jill Roord, however the new Manchester City signing is off target from 18 yards on this occasion.

  14. Postpublished at 83 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Netherlands get a free kick in a good position out on the left wing.

    However the delivery is poor.

  15. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    One wonders what might have been had South Africa not been forced into those two first half changes.

    Referee Yoshimi Yamashita has allowed Netherlands to get away with a lot of physical play today.

  16. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 80 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Lineth Beerensteyn sprints clear in space, rounds Kaylin Swart and tucks the ball home.

    Then the offside flag goes up. As you were.

  17. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    The attendance at Sydney Football Stadium is announced as 40,233.

    Another very fine turnout at this tournament.

  18. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Danielle van de Donk is absolutely crucial to how Netherlands play.

    Should her team go through here, she will be a massive miss against Spain due to suspension.

    Netherlands fans must hope that is not the last we see of her in Australia and New Zealand.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 76 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    First change of the game, Danielle van de Donk is replaced as she is on a booking.

    Damaris Egurrola replaces her in midfield.

  20. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Netherlands 2-0 South Africa

    Danielle van de Donk nods a high cross down for Lieke Martens, but her shot is claimed by Kaylin Swart.

    Van de Donk then almost breaks through the defence, but picks the wrong pass and the keeper is able to rush out to smother the ball.