African champions, South Africa started their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 loss to Sweden in Wellington.
After a goalless first half, South Africa drew the first blood in the 48th-minute through Hildah Magaia.
Frida Rolfo’s deflected shot gave the Europeans a well deserved equalizer in the 65th minute.
Ilestedt headed home in the 90th minute to break the hearts of Bafana Bafana, who are yet to get a single point at the World Cup.
The African champions will take on Argentina on Friday in their second group match.
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