1st Match : South Africa vs. Mexico
There is an air of cautious optimism in South Africa as the Rainbow Nation prepares to write what is without a doubt the most significant chapter of its short footy history. A mammoth task lies ahead.
Recent years have brought ample disappointments, but Bafana Bafana have also shown, albeit in patches, that - given motivation and purpose - they can be a potent threat. And there can be no greater motivation than representing their country in a FIFA World Cup™ on home soil.
In 1996, four years after their readmission to international footy, South Africa shot to prominence and stunned the African continent by claiming their maiden CAF Africa Cup of Nations trophy against Tunisia at Soccer City in Johannesburg. How ironic that, 16 years later, South Africa will return to the venue where they achieved this first major success, aiming to rewrite the script on an even bigger stage.
Their gallant performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup last June, when they lost narrowly to Brazil in the semi-finals and to France in the third place play-off, ought to definitely serve as a chilling reminder to their detractors that this team, when stretched to its potential, cannot be underestimated. That event witnessed several impressive performances strung together by the hosts, and ultimately it was only their inability to convert cleverly-tailored moves in to goals that led to their demise.
Mexico
After a turbulent couple of years that has seen two coaches come and go and over sixty players pull on the famous green jersey, Mexico have returned to calmer waters under the steadying influence of Javier Aguirre. The former Atletico Madrid coach has put together a team comprising bright young talents and established stars, restoring their wavering confidence in the system.
Following the appointment of the man they call El Vasco (The Basque), the regional powerhouses shot up from fifth to second place in the final six-team qualification group in the CONCACAF Zone, winning four games, drawing one and losing the one. Having safely made their way to the finals, their aim will now be to progress beyond the Round of 16, where they have been knocked out at the last three FIFA World Cup™ finals. Watch Live Streaming on your PC or Laptop.
Group A
South Africa vs. Mexico
Match: 1
Date: 11-06-2010
time: 16.00
Vanue: Johannesburg - JSC
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