South Africa’s keeper Ronwen Williams started the World Cup group game against Canada. He kept one clean sheet for that first half. The score stayed 0‑0 at the break. Canada found the net in the 78th minute, scoring the only goal. Williams made several saves after that, but he could not stop that defeat.
The loss leaves South Africa trailing in that group. Canada now sits on top. Williams’ reputation for winning penalty shootouts will be talked about as the tournament moves forward.