Mexico Gets off to Flying Start in World Cup with Win Over South Africa

Mexico secured a victory at Mexico City Stadium against South Africa in their first game of the World Cup. The match ended with a final score of 2-0, following a 1-0 first half score.

Mexico took an early lead when Julián Quiñones netted in the 9th minute, with an assist by Érik Lira, making it 1-0.

South Africa's Yaya Sithole was sent off in the 49th minute.

In the 67th minute Raúl Jiménez increased the lead for Mexico, with an assist by Roberto Alvarado.

South Africa's Themba Zwane was sent off in the 84th minute.

Mexico's César Montes  was sent off in the 90th minute.

The next World Cup games for Mexico are Korea Republic on 19 June and Czech Republic on 25 June. South Africa play Czech Republic on 18 June and Korea Republic on 25 June.