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Thembi Kgatlana: South Africa lost to Spain based on two VAR decisions

South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana has blamed VAR decisions for their 3-1 defeat to Spain at Stade Océane on Saturday.

The 23-year-old made history when she scored Banyana Banyana's maiden Women's World Cup goal in the 25th minute to help them to a first-half lead.

However, Kgatlana's effort was not enough to see the 10-player African side avoid a losing debut as Spain benefited from two penalty decisions to come from behind to win 3-1.

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Although pleased to make scoring history for South Africa in the Women's World Cup, the reigning African Women's Footballer of the Year is saddened by the loss.