An interesting match is certainly on the cards as the Netherlands and South Africa battle for a spot in the quarter-finals on Saturday. The Oranje, who were the runners-up at the 2019 Women's World Cup, have started their campaign off excellently, with two wins and a draw from their group to end their group stage campaign on top of the table. That included a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portugal, picking up a point in a tense 1-1 draw against the USWNT, and crushing Vietnam 7-0 on matchday three to ensure that they pipped the USA to top spot in Group E.
In doing so, the Oranje avoided an early showdown against a Sweden side who have looked quite assured and confident so far in this competition. Andries Jonker's team were dealt a huge blow due to a season-ending ACL injury for all-time top goal-scorer Vivianne Miedema last year, but have proven that they still do have other key players, with five different players all on the score-sheet during the 7-0 win over Vietnam.
Meanwhile, South Africa, who are making their second-ever World Cup appearance, have by far exceeded expectations and then some. Banyana Banyana were eliminated at the 2019 edition without registering a single win to their name, and now, four years later, are into the round of 16 for the first time in team history. Despite losing their opener to Sweden, it was only by the slimmest of margins, which still kept them in the running for a round of 16 spot.
However, after throwing away a two goal lead to draw Argentina 2-2, and thus pick up their first point of the competition, there was concern as to whether South Africa would be able to take the next step and earn a win at this World Cup. On matchday three, they took on Italy, who were also desperate for a win following their humiliating 5-0 loss to Sweden on matchday three.
After a five goal thriller, it was South Africa who'd win 3-2 and against the odds, secure a spot in the round of 16 for the first time ever. While they are the natural underdogs against a Netherlands side who beat them 5-1 in an April 2022 friendly, the fact that they are even at this juncture is a huge achievement in itself and something that the team's players and fans will not forget for a long time.
Team news: Netherlands vs South Africa
Netherlands: Lineth Beerensteyn, who missed out on her team's last couple of games due to injury, is expected to return to the fold for this match, but is likely to be involved from the bench.
South Africa: Refiloe Jane is anticipated to miss this match due to an injury she sustained during her team's 2-2 draw against Argentina. Meanwhile, Kholosa Biyana, who was suspended for the Italy clash after picking up too many cards, will return to the side for this game.
Match facts: Netherlands vs South Africa
- This is the first time South Africa have made it to the knockout rounds at a World Cup - both for the men's and women's sides
- The last meeting between the Netherlands and South Africa ended as a 5-1 win for the Oranje in an April 2022 friendly
Broadcast info: Netherlands vs South Africa
Where can I watch Netherlands vs South Africa live?
USA: Fans in the USA have a variety of choices to tune into the Netherlands vs South Africa, which kicks off at 10 PM EST (7 PM PST).
These options include catching the game on TV via FOX, while FOX Sports App provides an on-the-go choice and the match can also be streamed via Foxsports.com or Peacock.
For Spanish-speakers, they can check out Telemundo and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
In addition, FuboTV and Sling TV offer additional live-streaming services, with Fox Sports 1 available on both FuboTV and Sling TV, while Spanish-speakers also will find their channels available on FuboTV.
Netherlands: Fans in the Netherlands can catch this match via NPO 1.
South Africa: Supporters in South Africa will have a wide range of options to cheer on Banyana Banyana as they hope to continue their historic World Cup journey. TV and streaming options include SuperSport Variety 4, SuperSport GOtv Select 1, SuperSport Football, SuperSport MáXimo 3, SABC Sport, MáXimo 360, and SABC 1 while the match can be also live-streamed via sabcsportonline.co.za.
DStv App provides an on-the go option as well for fans who want to have flexibility as to where they're viewing this match.
Live elsewhere? Here's where you can catch the Netherlands vs South Africa live from wherever you are based:
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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