Seems like the cold spoon worked a treat, with the South Africans closing space more effectively and winning possession more frequently. Rather than paying the Mexicans too much respect they are making them work for their ball and there it is on the break, a cracker alla Stoichkov v Mexico in 1994. Tshabalala has produced a beautiful advertisement for the much maligned Jabulani ball. Beach ball my ****....RSA 1 Mexico 0
It'll be interesting to see if the Mexicans come out to play now...the hosts will have to ensure they don't get too expressive and leave gaps open....as I speak Dos Santos has asked Chune to save an exocet... great football all round.
Is it just me or does Mexican coach Javier Aguirre look like an older Kenny Bania from Seinfeld? You be the judge.
The hosts are now in control as the Mexicans bring on veteran Blanco and prepare Chicharito to rescue Mexico's hopes while relying on a more direct approach. And 1-1 with Marquez mopping up at the back post after a second phase play post corner. More space than the premiere of Waterworld 2...
And 1-1 it ends...probably a fair result given the equal periods of dominance. Don't think we've had a draw in the opening game of a world cup for a long time...
Here's hoping Uruguay can restore karma to Ray Domenech...
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