SA celebrates Banyana heroes after historic World Cup win: 'We've done it!'

Banyana Banyana made history on Wednesday by sealing their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup knockout berth.

Statistically, the odds weren't in South Africa's favour against the 14th-ranked Italian outfit.

But Banyana recorded a scintillating 3-2 victory Wellington.

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Goals by Hildah Magaia and Thembi Kgatlana, along with an own goal from Benedetta Orsi ensured victory for Banyana.

In the 92nd minute, Kgatlana's expert finish resulted in South Africa's first victory in a World Cup, and their first progression through to the last 16.

South Africa finished second in Group G behind Sweden, who topped the pool following their 2-0 victory over Argentina.

Banyana next take on the Netherlands on Sunday (04:00 SA time).

Here's how South Africans celebrated Banyana's historic win:

HISTORY MADE ??????@Banyana_Banyana qualify for the Round of 16 !!!!!! My nerves are finished now ??‍?? pic.twitter.com/cMBSjoeO14

.@Banyana_Banyana have done it! What a performance. This is a historic moment for South African football. This is a historic moment for women sport in the country. Round of 16, here we come. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/jw4DdB6viq

Can we professionalise Womens football in South Africa please ????! ????????Banyana Banyana you History makers !

Dressing room snippets ????????#BeyondGreatness #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/SppuoNK0GS

Well done ladies ????????????????Super proud @descaptain ?? https://t.co/QnxB798DJW

Watching from Germany ???? seeing our nation fighting hard for our flag ???????? @Banyana_Banyana #WomensWorldCup #football pic.twitter.com/xVyFFMb64c

PSL CHAIRMAN, DR IRVIN KHOZA'S CONTRATULATORY MESSAGE TO BANYANA BANYANA:The Banyana Banyana victory