South Africa stun Italy with dramatic late goal to reach World Cup last 16

CONTRASTING EMOTIONS: South Africa's Linda Motlhalo celebrates as Italy's Giada Greggi walks past. Pic: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner to give South Africa their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy that sent them through to the last 16 of the tournament at the expense of their opponents.

Striker Kgatlana struck two minutes into stoppage time to send her team to Sydney for a clash with the Netherlands on Sunday and broke the hearts of the Italians, who had needed only a draw to progress.