At the opening of the World Cup, Mexico deservedly defeated South Africa with a score of 2:0 at the Azteca Stadium and thus registered the first points in the tournament.
Mexicans have been since the beginning imposed rhythm and took the lead already in the 9th minute. After a mistake by South Africa’s defense and high pressing, Raul Jimenez took the ball and assisted to Julian Quinones who guesses for 1:0.
By the end of the first part Mexico dominated and created chancesand the closest to the second goal was Quinones who hit the post, while goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved his team on several occasions.
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In the continuation of the meeting South Africa were left with a player less after it is Sithole got in the 49th minute straight red card due to a foul on a player who was going towards the goal alone.
Mexico took advantage of the numerical advantage in the 67th minute when Jimenez headed in for 2:0 after an assist from Alvarado.
The problems for South Africa continued in the closing stages of the match when after Zwane also received a red card from VAR checks so they finished the game with nine players.
In the second of the seven minutes of stoppage time, the home team was left without one player. Direct red card he earned it Montes who brought down an opposing player in a possible scoring situation.
By the end of the match, Mexico is routinely maintained the lead and brought the match to an end without major problems, thus opening the historic World Cup in the best possible way.
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