Sweden steal win over South Africa in World Cup opener

The result left the third-ranked Swedes top of their group, before Italy and Argentina play their opener in Auckland on Monday.

LATE WINNER:  Amanda Ilestedt of Sweden celebrates after scoring her team's second goal. Pic: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Amanda Ilestedt's 90th minute winner gave Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup Group G match on Sunday after a fortuitous equaliser from Fridolina Rolfo had cancelled out Hildah Magaia's opener.

Under pouring rain in the New Zealand capital, the lanky Ilestedt jumped highest and squeezed the ball home to save her team's blushes after they were left frustrated by the African champions for much of the opening hour of the game.