FULL-TIME, MEXICO 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA. A dramatic and explosive opening match of the World Cup with Mexico showing some fine skill and passion, but sadly a day which Bafana Bafana will be keen to forget. But the World Cup is underway and we look set for an incredible tournament. The evening didn't turn out the way we had hoped, but we hope you enjoyed following the action with us.
Bafana ruin the set piece by trying a clever pass to the side rather than just getting the ball into the box... and Mexico clear the danger. That was a chance to claw a goal back and they wasted it. Four minutes to play.
RED CARD, MEXICO, MONTES. The defender smashes into Mudau as he raced down the right flank and was taken out a foot short of the box. Well deserved red card. Now it's 9 v 10!
Mexico VS South Africa
FULL-TIME, MEXICO 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA. A dramatic and explosive opening match of the World Cup with Mexico showing some fine skill and passion, but sadly a day which Bafana Bafana will be keen to forget. But the World Cup is underway and we look set for an incredible tournament. The evening didn't turn out the way we had hoped, but we hope you enjoyed following the action with us.
Mexico VS South Africa
Bafana push forward and are fouled.
Mexico VS South Africa
Bafana ruin the set piece by trying a clever pass to the side rather than just getting the ball into the box... and Mexico clear the danger. That was a chance to claw a goal back and they wasted it. Four minutes to play.
Mexico VS South Africa
RED CARD, MEXICO, MONTES. The defender smashes into Mudau as he raced down the right flank and was taken out a foot short of the box. Well deserved red card. Now it's 9 v 10!
Mexico VS South Africa
Mexico with a deserved victory after a fine display
Mexico VS South Africa
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Mexico VS South Africa
The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Gallardo from Mexico trips Khuliso Mudau
Mexico VS South Africa
Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico VS South Africa
Luis Chavez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico VS South Africa
HE'S OFF! - Cesar Montes is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!