South Africa women's team head coach Desiree Ellis has shifted her focus to the second Group B tie with China in Paris on Tuesday.
Banyana Banyana earned a lead through Thembi Kgatlana's strike but ended up losing 3-1 after Jenni Hermoso's brace from the spot and a Lucía García goal.
After Saturday's set-back in Le Harve, the Africans will try the Asians for size in an effort to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Round of 16.
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While reflecting on their loss to La Roja, the reigning African Women's Coach of the Year assures they will approach the contest at Parc des Princes as a final.