South Africa coach Desiree Ellis says her team are ready to win a Women's World Cup match for the first time when they play Argentina on Friday.
South African players celebrate after Hildah Magaia's goal against Sweden in their opening game at the Women's World Cup.DUNEDIN - South Africa coach Desiree Ellis says her team are ready to win a Women's World Cup match for the first time when they play Argentina on Friday after learning to"fight through adversity" in recent years.
"At the last WAFCON we lost Thembi, and a lot of South Africans went into shock, but we had a plan," Ellis added. "Even though we lost, people saw the South African team, but I think there is more that people haven't seen and hopefully we can showcase that tomorrow."
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