WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: Germany thrash South Africa to finish top of group

Germany punished an error-strewn display from South Africa to finish top of Group B at the Women’s World Cup.

The two-time winners had ample chances to score more than four against debutants Banyana Banyana, who leave France having failed to earn a point.

Melanie Leupolz headed in the opener, then an awful error by keeper Andile Dlamini gifted Sara Dabritz a tap-in.

Wolfsburg’s Alexandra Popp nodded in a third before the break and Lina Magull