LIVE: Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

19:52

HALF-TIME: Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

All square as we head into the break with nothing separating the two sides.

19:50

45' The fourth official signals 2 minutes of additional time.

19:48

44' Jakobsson hits a strike from range but fails to hit the target.

19:46

42' Sweden applying increasing pressure on the hosts but are still unable to break South Africa's defence.

19:43

38' Sweden are increasingly using the long-ball tactic to use their aerial advantage in the box but the Banyana defence are standing firm.

19:40

It's quite remarkable how Noko Matlou has evolved as a footballer. She was a goalscoring forward for #BanyanaBanyana about a decade ago and she's now playing like a well seasoned Centre-Half ????.
— ?? (@Landisile_Mba) January 22, 2019

19:38

35' Banyana 0-0 Sweden

Possession: 46% - 54%

Goal attempts 3 - 2

On target: 0-1

19:33

27' Thembi Kgatlana breaks free on the right but the end product is not up to her high standards as Sweden goalkeeper gathers easily.

19:32

@Amanda_Dlamini9
We are here with you mama#SSDiski #BanyanaBanyana pic.twitter.com/s4k3OAkhfn
— Thabo Mashiane (@mashiane_thabo) January 22, 2019

19:31

We need to move the ball a little faster, keep it with us for about 5/6 passes before losing it and run into space away from these tall Swedes. #BanyanaBanyana
— The Native (@Zuko_Godlimpi) January 22, 2019

19:30

Hope #bafanabafana are watching #banyanabanyana
— Sibu (@Sibubindza) January 22, 2019

19:29

25' Sweden struggling to penetrate the Banyana defence with little to no goalmouth action as yet.

19:25

21' After a neat passage of play for Banyana Mbane wins a free-kick on the centre circle as she looks to bring the ball out from the back.

19:21

17' Banyana hold firm at the back as we head to the 20th minute mark and look to get the ball early to the dangerous Kgatlana.

19:17

13' Sweden now dominating possession as they look to put pressure on Banyana's deep-lying defence.

19:16

9' Awesome bit of skill by Tlailane down on the right touchline as she lifts the ball over the head of her marker who concedes a free-kick.

19:11

7' Sweden manage their first attempt at goal but the ball sails harmlessly over Dlamini's crossbar.

19:09

4' Kgatlana breaks down the left flank and manages to get behind the Swedish last line, but her attempted cross is intercepted by the opposing defence.

19:06

2' Banyana start a sweeping attack as they try to switch the play down the right flank, but are thwarted by the onrushing Sweden goalkeeper.

19:03

1' Banyana Banyana 0-0 Sweden

Sweden gets us underway at Cape Town Stadium!

18:51

STARTING LINE-UP:

Banyana Banyana starting line-up: Andile Dlamini(GK), Ramalepe, Vilakazi, Mbane, Matlou, Motlhalo, Tlailane, Jane (c), Makhabane, Kgatlana, Mulaudzi

Captain Janine Van Wyk misses out through injury.

Substitutes: Swart (GK), Muroa (GK), Mthandi, Makhubela, Nyandeni, Biyana, Sebata, Smeda, Seoposenwe, Magaia, Peskin

15:09

***KICK-OFF IS AT 19:00***

15:08

VENUE:

The venue for tonight's encounter is the picturesque Cape Town Stadium.

15:06

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana took time out to write a letter of thanks following her triumphant African Women’s Player of the Year and CAF Goal of the Year award wins.

15:05

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is elated to be facing two top European teams as her side begin preparations for the Women's World Cup.

15:04

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk says they are disappointed at not winning against the Netherlands but was impressed by the team's performance.

15:03

Two first half goals by the Netherlands were enough for see them beat Banyana Banyana in the inaugural Winnie Mandela International Challenge on Tuesday.

15:01

Tonight's action will see Desiree Ellis' Banyana, who are ranked 48th in world football face a formidable Sweden side ranked 9th in the world.

14:57

WELCOME:

WELCOME to the LIVE scoring and interactive commentary on the Albertina Sisulu Centenary Challenge between Banyana Banyana and Sweden.