Two Red Cards and a Costly Error: South Africa Fall 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup Opener

South Africa conceded early when a poor pass from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams led to Julián Quiñones’s eighth-minute strike. Bafana Bafana nearly replied immediately but failed to convert a swift counter-attack. The second half turned against South Africa when Sphephelo Sithole was sent off for a last-man foul in the 48th minute. Mexico extended their lead through Raúl Jiménez’s header in the 66th minute. Drama flared again late on when Themba Zwane received a straight red card for slapping Roberto Alvarado. Mexico also finished with ten men after César Montes was dismissed in stoppage time. South Africa will aim to recover when they face the Czech Republic on Thursday, 18 June.

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