Argentina manager German Portanova told his team to "play with the love that optimises our football" before they produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to draw with South Africa.

South Africa was on course to pick up a first-ever Women's World Cup victory in a pulsating encounter in Dunedin, but in the end, they had to settle for their first point after Argentina scored twice within five second-half minutes.

Knowing defeat would take Argentina to the brink of elimination, they threw everything at Desiree Ellis' side in the second half and were rewarded for their endeavour.

Substitute Romina Nunez headed in Argentina's second goal after a superb half-volley from Sophia Braun had stunned South Africa.

Glasgow City winger Linda Motlhalo gave South Africa the lead after being teed up by Thembi Kgatlana, who was shown to have stayed onside following a video assistant referee (VAR) review.

Kgatlana should have scored after the break when she sliced Jermaine Seoposenwe's curling cross wide from close range, but the two combined later for South Africa's second goal

South Africa faces Italy in their final group match but could be without captain Refiloe Jane - who was taken off on a stretcher.

Jane's replacement Kholosa Biyana picked up another yellow card and is ruled out against Italy with suspension.