Mexico vs South Africa
FIFA World Cup · Round 1No events available
Mexico 2-0 South Africa in the FIFA World Cup, round 1 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (87,523 capacity).
Mexico won 3, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–D–D), scoring 9 and conceding 2.
South Africa won 0, drew 3 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–L–D–L), scoring 4 and conceding 6.
The two sides have met 2 times: Mexico 1 win, South Africa 0, 1 draw.
Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jesús Gallardo (Mexico).
César Montes (Mexico) is shown the red card.
Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by César Montes (Mexico).
Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa).
Edson Álvarez (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Armando González (Mexico).
Themba Zwane (South Africa) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
VAR Decision: Card upgraded Themba Zwane (South Africa).
Foul by Themba Zwane (South Africa).
Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Gilberto Mora (Mexico).
Substitution, Mexico. Alexis Vega replaces Julián Quiñones.
Substitution, South Africa. Oswin Appollis replaces Aubrey Modiba.
Substitution, South Africa. Evidence Makgopa replaces Iqraam Rayners.
Substitution, Mexico. Armando González replaces Raúl Jiménez.
Substitution, Mexico. Edson Álvarez replaces Érik Lira.
Foul by Luis Chávez (Mexico).
Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa).
Julián Quiñones (Mexico) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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