After their win over Tunisia (1-0), the Bayana Bayana from South Africa became the happy finalists of the 2018 CAN. They will now be in the semi-finals in Morocco for CAN 2022. They also validated their tickets for the 2023 World Cup in Australia or New Zealand.
South Africa held its rank against Tunisia Thursday 14th July. The Bayana Bayana, the unfortunate finalists in the last women’s CAN 2018, beat the women’s Carthage Eagles (1-0), to validate their ticket to the semi-finals. Women’s AFCON 2022, in Morocco. The best part is that they get their tickets to the 2023 Women’s World Cups in Australia and New Zealand.
Fourth victory in as many appearances the Bayana Bayana This CAN 2022. South Africa won Pool C with a clear victory and did not lose against Tunisia in quarter-finals. The South Africans had no difficulty getting rid of the Tunisians who were certainly harmless but voluntary. The Carthage Eagles women were unable to be present in the zone of truth of their opponents to cause them concern. The Bayana Bayana was more experienced and seized the opportunity to attack right from the beginning of the match. They find the fault in the 14th minute, which is a profitable strategy. Jermaine seoposenwe deceives Tunisian goalkeeper on a beautiful opening.
Desiree Ellis’ players were launched in the best possible manner in this quarter-final. However, they did not appear sharp in front of the goal. We had to wait until 40 minutes to see them have another chance. Thalea Smidt was a great service and Noxolo sesane, who was all alone in the penalty box, sent her shot over to the crossbar. The Tunisians were tactically embarrassed, especially in midfield, and tried to counterattack but couldn’t touch their South African striker in the penalty area. Their midfielders’ few solitary rushes will also be in vain.
The teams depart on the same bases in the second period. The South Africans are able to hold the ball, but they are far from dangerous. Tunisia is the opposite team and is struggling to solve Desiree Ellis’ tactical equation in midfield. The Carthage Eagles women push late in the game to try and get back to the score. The South African defense watches over the grain, but the Chaima Alabassi partners are defeated. In a final action à la 89eMinute of play ends with the Tunisian number 10, who falls in the penalty area following a slight contact. She claims the penalty, but the referee does nothing. We won’t continue. It is South Africa that will be playing in the semi-finals.
𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄!#TeamSouthAfrica 1-0 #TeamTunisia
Banyana Banyana won the match with Seoposenwe’s first goal in the second half. ⚽#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/N4OSni01Ds
— #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen) July 14, 2022
Source: sportnewsafrica
