South Africa was outclassed in their match against the hosts, Argentina, on the first day of play in the Women's World Cup in Rosario. Despite a 22nd minute penalty corner equaliser from Pietie Coetzee, which cancelled out Noel Barrionuevo's earlier goal, the South African's had no answer to Luciana Aymar, whose hat-trick gave Argentina a 4-1 lead. A late consolation goal by Vida Ryan was met with a fifth Argentine goal from Marine Russo. Final Score, 5-2 to Argentina.
This result puts Argentina at the head of Pool B on goal difference, ahead of England.
