Soccer-Sweden steal 2-1 win over South Africa in World Cup opener

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group G - Sweden v South Africa - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - July 23, 2023 Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt reacts REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -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.