In a tragic postscript to the unbelievable match, Kgatlana made the startling revelation throughout an emotional interview instantly after full time.
Minutes earlier, Kgatlana had calmly slotted dwelling within the 92nd minute to seal the 3-2 victory which knocked out Italy and arrange a round-of-16 conflict with the Netherlands.
But it was the heartbreaking interview which stole the present quickly after.
“I’m so emotional,” Kgatlana stated.
“Over the last three weeks, I have lost three family members, I could have gone home, but I chose to stay with my girls because that’s how much it means.
“I came back from a brutal (Achilles) injury and for me to be here and play for the country and represent every single girl who wanted to be here, to make history for South Africa, everyone deserves it.
“Every time I wear this jersey, it’s not just for myself, it’s for the 63 million people at home – and all the others here in Wellington.
“I don’t just represent myself. I represent my club as well, the girls, our families. What we did here… it still has to sink in.”
Originally printed as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 schedule, outcomes: Tragic reveal after South Africa knockout Italy
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
