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South Africa v Norway Match Report, 02/06/2019

Norway 7-2 South Africa: Grasshoppers fire Nigeria warning with Banyana Banyana thrashing

Martin Sjogren's side rained goals as they eased past South Africa in an international friendly on Sunday

Norway declared their readiness for the 2019 Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria with a 7-2 victory over Banyana Banyana in Amiens.

After an eight-match winless run in 2019, Desiree Ellis's side failed to gain a morale-boosting result in their final tune-up contest against the Europeans on Sunday.

The disappointing day started as the 1995 world champions secured a lead through Vilde Boe Risa seven minutes into the game.