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EXTRA TIME: Watch Thembi Kgatlana's family celebrate Banyana Banyana's first World Cup goal

Banyana Banyana made their debut in the Women's World Cup, losing to Spain 3-1 in their opening game on Saturday.

The game started like a dream come true when African Player of the Year, South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana curled a brilliant strike from outside the area in the 25th minute.

Unfortunately Banyana went on to lose the game 3-1, giving away two penalties on their way to going down to the Europeans.

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Nevertheless, this was a fantastic occasion for the nation of South Africa, witnessing the ladies soccer team make history.