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'I'm not satisfied, but very proud' - Desiree Ellis praises Banyana Banyana despite China defeat

Desiree Ellis has stated she is not satisfied with South Africa's 1-0 loss to China but insisted Banyana Banyana made her proud.

Prior to the encounter, the African vice-champions were aiming to claim their first win in a Women's World Cup game but eventually bowed narrowly to Jia Xiuquan's ladies.

Li Ying's first-half effort for the Asians at the Parc des Princes condemned the Africans to back-to-back defeats at the global showpiece.

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In spite of the setback, coach Ellis lauded her players for their organisation against the Chinese as she's upbeat that they will do better against Germany.