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'We met all targets' - Dludlu satisfied with Basetsana's Cosafa U20 Women's Cup bronze

South Africa coach Simphiwe Dludlu insists her side met all their targets despite settling for bronze at the maiden Cosafa U20 Women's Cup in Port Elizabeth.

Following a 2-0 semi-final loss to eventual winners Tanzania, Basetsana claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout triumph over Zimbabwe in the third/fourth place match after a 1-1 draw in regulation time on Saturday.

Overall, the hosts won four games in five, including wins over Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mozambique.

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The caretaker coach insists she was impressed by the performances of her players and improvements in all five matches.