Banyana Banyana's 2-2 draw against Argentina caused quite a storm on the Twitter timeline this morning.
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What's the story?
Banyana Banyana picked up their first ever World Cup point in a draw against Argentina in Dunedin, with plenty of South Africans sharing their reactions on social media.
From questioning Desiree Ellis' selections to general disappointment over the result, the Twitter timeline has been all about Banyana since the full-time whistle.
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Twitter reacts to Banyana draw
Fans had to witness Banyana Banyana letting a lead slip once again after fumbling a two-goal buffer secured by stars Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana in the 30th and 66th minutes respectively.
Argentina staged a come back in a five-minute spell between the 74th and the 79th minutes when Sophia Braun and Romina Nunez found the back of the net, to keep their World Cup hopes alive after also losing their first game.
The draw denied Desiree Ellis' troops of their first World Cup win, but as mentioned, they still earned their first ever World Cup point that could prove crucial against Italy next week Wednesday in the last round of group stage matches.
As expected, Twitter was a buzz with reactions, with many calling for goalkeeper Andile Dlamini to start the next match, while others bemoaned a missed opportunity for the African champions.
Check out the reactions:
I hope we'll see Andile Dlamini starting for Banyana Banyana against Italy for our last group match.... We need her confidence, we need the experience, we need her positive energy! pic.twitter.com/PvB3Pw0DXl
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) July 28, 2023
Yoh I'm not okay hey ??
— Shakes Rampedi (@ShakesRampedi) July 28, 2023
That game was ours to win, I can't believe we've thrown it away ??
This was supposed to be Banyana Bayana's first victory at a World Cup
Poor Game Management
Poor final 3rd decisions
On to Italy #FIFAWWC??? #RSA??? #BanyanaBanyana #ARGvsRSA pic.twitter.com/xPXhYGkP2S
Banyana Banyana shouldn't have drawn this game. Almost feels like a loss. There's still hope, but our game management needs to be far better, especially when the team is under pressure. Cool, calm heads.
— Motshidisi E. Mohono (@MotshidisiM) July 28, 2023
ARG bench was superb, especially Rodrigues ????
FT: ARG 2-2 RSA
These Banyana Banyana games are reminding that Mamelodi Sundowns FC #CAFCL game against Wydad all over again.We are failing to defend our lead when it matters the most due to no proper game management...Smh!! ?? ??
— Sundowns_Fanatic08 ?? ?? (@Madumetja__M08) July 28, 2023
Can someone pass message to Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis that we ask forgiveness on behalf of goalkeeper Andile Dlamini for whatever she wronged her , Swart must rest against Italy . pic.twitter.com/CVVbhJruhC
— #NativeOfBelaBela (@tsheko2020) July 28, 2023
Unsung hero for Banyana Banyana ???? solid performance from Mbane. What a player ?? pic.twitter.com/55PNd69N9h
— Wally (@Metsing_BS) July 28, 2023
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Desiree Ellis is currently a trending topic on Twitter, with many taking aim at her decision making and game management tactics:
TERRIBLE GAME MANAGEMENT!??????????
— Eto Dywili (@EtoFilisDieWill) July 28, 2023
This was our game. We wasted so many chances. Rushed in possession needlessly.
Also you keep players like Kgatlane in the game when you have to score I don't care how tired she was.
The subs had no impact at all. We lost 2 very important points.?? pic.twitter.com/IYbhzAvtJM
Kaylin Swart killed us, but Coach Desiree MURDERED US MORE!
— ??Khorus?? (@ZiuQSouL) July 28, 2023
Noxolo Cesane Linda could've played 90 mins why sub them? Especially since the subs Holweni Makhubela played NONSENSE! Hai every single time it's the same thing with us in tournament. "Ba zamile SHAME!" Hai SUKA!?? pic.twitter.com/9lH0Kib4zK
Dlamini is the only player that played every minute of every game during our qualifying stages when we get to the big stage, we bench her. Lo Desiree wenu is costing us.
— Tshepo Mashego (@TshepoTsala) July 28, 2023
We need to be honest about Desiree Ellis ?? pic.twitter.com/lz1cM84Fi0
— UxamuOngavinjelea (@Alex__Lwandle) July 28, 2023
Desiree Ellis must go, we've seen enough.
— Lorch's wife???? (@DineoManamela1) July 28, 2023
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