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U20 Women's World Cup Qualifier: Basetsana progress to first round despite Zambia draw

South Africa progressed to the U20 Women's World Cup qualifying first round despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Zambia at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Basetsana claimed a 2-0 first-leg lead thanks to strikes from Thubelihle Shamase and Chelsea Daniels in Lusaka two weeks ago.

With such an advantage, Jabulile Baloyi's ladies were aiming to wrap up the doubleheader on a high but started poorly as Siomala Mapepa gave the visitors a shock lead after just three minutes.

In the 18th minute, Daniels scored her second goal of the competition as she fired home inside the area to level matters for the hosts to ensure a stalemate at half time.