In the first minute SA keeper Sanani Mangisa made a double save as GB probed from the outset.
SA were content to allow GB to make the play, relying on stern defence and fast breakouts off turnovers. GB had only conceded two goals in four games with SA having scored just two, so the tactical ploy instituted by the green and gold’s head coach, Sheldon Rostron was sound.
In the ninth SA captain Nicolene Terblanche, Lilian du Plessis and Shelley Russell combined to set up an opportunity down the right flank but the GB defence held firm.
SA left-side defender and birthday girl Celia Evans (25) put in some solid tackles as GB probed down the right.
Mangisa saved a deflection from Susannah Townsend and Russell, deep in defence, cleared the danger before, in the 12th, a hit into the strike zone by Emily Maguire found striker Alex Danson who spun to free herself some space before picking a spot between the posts (1-0).
