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The score shows the offensive skills of the Argentines but they also proved themselves to be a formidable defense. As South Africa put on the pressure, the strikers just couldn’t get through the blue and white wall.

In the first half, Argentina dominated in the circle and scored off of two penalty corners. In the second half, South Africa came out strong, but the Argentines brought the action right back using their usual speed and agility. In the 50th minute, Macarena Rojas dribbled down the left side and drove it in the goal.

After the 3rd goal, the South Africans put in a new goalkeeper, but the Argentines fired back and #2, Delfina Marino scored the fourth goal. With two minutes remaining, #9, Carla Dupuy dribbled around the goalie and scored the fifth and final goal of the game.

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Germany had many penalty corners in the first half and finally scored in the 18th minute, but South Africa countered a minute later to tie the game 1-1.

Back and forth play ensued, until Germany broke past the brilliant play of South Africa’s keeper to go up at the half 2-1.

Germany made a statement through two field goals by Celine Wilde, their third and fourth of the match, in the 36th minutes and 42nd minutes.

Again, quick to counter on the attack, South Africa’s Nicole Kemp shot behind Germany’s keeper; making the final score 4-2.

Leaving South Africa to battle with Argentina in their respective Thursday matches for the last spot to advance in Pool B.

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