AMIENS, France (Reuters) - A lengthy traffic delay and a dismal first-half were behind South Africa's crushing 7-2 women's World Cup warm-up loss to Norway on Sunday according to coach Desiree Ellis, who warned her players to shape up or face embarrassment at the global showpiece tournament.
The match kicked off 75 minutes late as South Africa were caught in traffic on their way from their training base in Rouen to the Stade Moulonguet in Amiens. The team then conceded four goals in the opening 22 minutes and were 5-0 down by halftime.
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