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

[ASFN Admin]

A joyous day for South Africa. A not quite perfect result. South Africa gave up the lead on a goal by Mexico's Rafael Marquez in the 79th minute and settled for a 1-1 draw Friday before 84,000 horn-blaring fans, whose euphoria over the start of the first World Cup on the continent was only slightly dimmed by the tie.

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