Host South Africa (South Africa) failed to reap the full points in the inaugural World Cup matches in 2010 against Mexico tonight. Playing in front of an estimated 90 thousand spectators at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa is leading first through Siphiwe Tshabalala scored at minute 55, should receive a 1-1 draw after Rafael Marquez leveled in the 79th minute.
Indeed, Mexico appears more impressive in the early matches. With an aggressive 4-3-3 formation, Javier Aguirre's troops immediately kicked off and create some opportunities. However, performances Situmeleng Khune under South African rule making opportunities acquired Mexican Giovanni dos Santos, and Guillermo Franco did not produce goals.
Mexico had a protest camp when the referee annulled Uzbekistan Ravshan Irmatov origin Carlos Vela scored in the 37th minute. The referee reasoned that Vela is in an offside position.
Penganuliran these goals appear to affect mental penggawa Mexico. Coming out the first round, starting to look a hole in the middle sector of El Tri, Mexico's nickname. In contrast, Steven Pienaar et al have found the best form so it can prepare a counterattack. That makes Mexico which controls 55 percent of Possession ball pretty frustrated.
Also counter attack that started the South African goal. After receiving a long ball from his own penalty box, Tshabalala sprint win fights against three Mexican defender. Severity was not able to kick dammed by Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez.
New Mexico could rise when Aguirre made some substitutions. He put Andres Guardado in order to strengthen the middle sector. On the sector front, the senior striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez replaces duo Carlos Vela and Guillermo Franco.
With more effective movement, El Tri can win ball scramble in the middle sector. Mexico was again threatened. Peak, Marquez equalized with a short range shot after a long assist from Guardado. Unfortunately, despite dominating Ball Possession 65 percent during the second half, it was the last goal of Mexico is created.
South Africa was disappointed because it failed to reap the full point in front of her own supporters. However, that alone was enough to send a message to his opponents in Group A that they are not just cheerleaders.
"South Africa must now be more aware. Tonight, they've proven that host factors really positive influence for the players," commentator Enzo Francescoli, Uruguay legend, as reported by Goal.
"With the support of thousands suporternya, they can make a difference. They can make your opponent frustrated," he continued. Uruguay will have a turn against the hosts ahead on Thursday (17 / 6) at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.
On the other hand, South Africa successfully held a draw by Uruguay celebrated throughout Africa. In many countries, local residents held a watch together, and marched straight Irmatov referee blew his whistle so long in the position 1-1. In Botswana, local residents waving South African flags and dancing in the street. Something similar happened in Uganda.
"The whole of Africa proud with the results captured by South Africa. They'd be able to bring the continent of Africa to the world level by holding a tournament, and then pick one point in the first game. This is the moment where we felt very happy to be part of Africa," explained the minister Ghana John Tia information told the AP.
Meanwhile, World Cup 2010 opening ceremony took place is very festive. Berkapasitasn Soccer City Stadium, which seats 90 thousand full-filled look. The presence of the audience with a variety of attributes makes the atmosphere more colorful. Festive atmosphere increases with the shrill voice vuvuzela (typical South African horn) is sounded to the audience.
Above lapanga, hundreds of dancers aksiknya alternating display. The majority of performers acting with a green dress, red, and yellow. They make an appearance at the parade field carpeted.
Festive opening ceremony somewhat disturbed by the absence of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Male 91 years old were grieving over the death of 13-year-old great-grandson in an accident on the night before the opening.
When appearing in the center of the field, the President of South Africa Jacob Zuma read the message from Mandela. ''The game must begin. You should enjoy it,''he said. On the other hand, FIFA president Sepp Blatte stated that the World Cup this time was the pride of Africa. Spirit of Mandela''was in this stadium,''he said.
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