Italy out of Women’s World Cup as defender scores own goal.
Italy’s World Cup Women’s Soccer Team Suffers Devastating Own Goal
In a shocking turn of events, Benedetta Orsi of Italy’s World Cup women’s soccer team made a critical mistake that led to her own team’s downfall. During a match against South Africa, Orsi’s intended pass to Italy’s goalkeeper ended up rolling into her own team’s net, giving the South African team a much-needed boost. This unfortunate blunder ultimately resulted in Italy’s elimination from the World Cup with a 3-2 defeat.
The incident occurred when Italy’s Elena Linari passed the ball to Orsi, who was being lightly guarded by a South African player. Orsi, without checking her surroundings, attempted to kick the ball back to goalkeeper Francesca Durante. However, Durante was not in position to receive the pass, and the ball ended up entering the net, leading to a South African goal. The moment was captured in a video that quickly went viral, immortalizing Orsi’s own goal.
OH NO, IT’S AN OWN GOAL FROM BENEDETTA ORSI pic.twitter.com/6kyO2y8Lxq
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 2, 2023
Italy managed to regain the lead with a goal from Arianna Caruso, but South Africa fought back with two more goals from Hildah Magaia and Thembi Kgatlana, securing their victory and eliminating Italy from the World Cup. Despite Italy’s higher ranking (16th) compared to South Africa (54th) according to FIFA, the South African team proved their skill and emerged triumphant.
The mistake made by Orsi quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with many users sharing their reactions and opinions.
Italy just scored the funniest own goal ever
— Daking1806 (@daking1806) August 2, 2023
@FOXSoccer #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 @CarliLloyd : That own goal by #Italy was The #Goalkeeper‘s fault. She looked lost & was out of position. Also #SouthAfrica is a good team that just need fine tuning. They are a skilled team but they are just lousy closers. US better watch out!
— Collin La Mey (@collam1020) August 2, 2023
Sport no, comedy most definitely https://t.co/DjxfnhMWsG
— Harry Pricker (@PP15FUN) August 2, 2023
Italy’s coach, Milena Bertolini, admitted that South Africa played better and deserved the win. The defeat left Italy’s players stunned and at a loss for words.
“I really don’t know,” Durante said after the match. “I don’t know what didn’t work.”
“I don’t think I can find the right words in this moment,” Caruso added. “I am not happy because we scored two goals, and we didn’t do anything.”
Italy’s journey in the Women’s World Cup came to an end due to this unfortunate own goal, leaving them with a bitter taste of defeat.
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