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Banyana ratings: Kgatlana’s class not enough, Ramalepe a star in defence

The US-based Kgatlana produced a stand-out performance and was deservedly named the ‘Player of the Match’.

She missed a sitter in early second-half play, but atoned for it with South Africa’s second goal to double the lead.

Kgatlana had earlier provided the assist for central

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