Group A Opening Match: Match Review

The world cup has finally kicked off with the opening match yesterday. As predicted earlier, it was a tight match between Mexico and the host nation, South Africa.

However, the excitement level was not as high as anticipated earlier. Mexico dominated the first half while the Bafana Bafana was sloppy. However, the Mexicans were not able to capitalize on the striking opportunities in the first half. The first half ended 0-0.

The South Afican seems to be a different team in the second half. The South Afican has not only attacked more agressively and even scored an opening goal against the Mexican. Towards the closing injury time, the South Africans has even nearly managed to steal a winner from their opponent.

On the other hand, the Mexican were very disappointing in the second half. They have displayed to the world a team that is lack of stamina and creativity. In my opinion, the South Aficans deserved a win in this match and it could have been a three points awarded to the host nation. Kudos to the Bafana Bafana for their performance in the second half.


Final Score(Group A): South Africa 1 Mexico 1
France 0 Uruguay 0



Source:http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/standings/index.html