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FIFA World Cup South Africa – Bafana Bafana vs. Mexcio
Later today South Africa will kick off Africa’s first ever FIFA World Cup. Up against a well balanced Mexican side South Africa will have their work cut out for them.
In the 4 meetings between the sides Mexico hold a 2-1 win lead over South Africa, however in their most recent meeting in the 2005 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Gold Cup, South Africa beat Mexico by 2 goals to 1.
South Africa’s strengths lie in their pace on the flanks. The likes of Siphiwe Tshabala and Tsholofelo Modise can make the difference on the outside for Bafana Bafana. Steven Pienaar in midfield for South Africa is going to the man to watch. His key battle with veteran defender Rafael Marquez is probably the most significant. Second to that would be Aaron Moekena and Carlos Vela’s battle. The South African captain is a strong defender but will have his hands full with the young Mexican striker who, on his day, can play impeccable football.
Mexico are slight favourites to win this encounter based on their fast paced play and their super experienced back line, but I’ve got a feeling that Bafana Bafana might just be able to sneak a win. Having put 5 past Guatemala without conceding and beating Denmark 1-0, Bafana Bafana are fired up and stand a good chance of getting an emphatic victory sending this rainbow nation into a Vuvuzela frenzy!
