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The Netherlands repels South Africa’s valiant charge with a sublime effort in goal

August 6, 2023 at 12:47 a.m. EDT

Dutch goalkeeper Daphne Van Domselaar kept a clean scoresheet despite an overwhelming and relentless South African attack in the Women's World Cup round of 16 on Saturday night in Sydney. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

SYDNEY — The World Cup gave a fond farewell to a compelling South Africa team on Sunday midday here and sawed off a chunk of its verve and wonder in the process.