S. Africa, Mexico open Cup with 1-1 draw (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Rafael Marquez's score earned Mexico a 1-1 draw with host South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup Friday after Siphiwe Tshabalala had given the host nation a dream start. Tshabalala finished off a well-worked move in the 55th minute to set off wild celebrations at Soccer City. But the South Africans left Mexico defender Marquez open in the 79th minute and he collected a left-wing...

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