Match Report
In the standings it was Spain W 3rd on 4 points, South Africa W 4th on 0 — separated by 4. On recent form South Africa W sat only 20th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 4th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Spain W 1 scored and 0.67 conceded per game, South Africa W 0.33 and 2.67, with the league averaging 1.47.
Spain W carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this. South Africa W's winless run stood at 8. Recent form was uneven: 11/15 points for Spain W, 1/15 for South Africa W.
The venue was Stade Océane, with room for 25,181 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: South Africa W led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Spain W: Jenni Hermoso (70'), Lucía García (89'), Jenni Hermoso (83') · South Africa W: Thembi Kgatlana (25')
Key stats
Possession: Spain W 73% · South Africa W 27% · Total shots: 27-5 · On target: 12-2 · Corners: 5-2