FT Mexico 2 - 0
South Africa
Commentary:
90+8' Mexico with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, South Africa: 39%.
90+8' The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Gallardo from Mexico trips Khuliso Mudau
90+7' Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Johan Vasquez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Thalente Mbatha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, South Africa: 39%.
90+5' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+4' Luis Chavez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' HE'S OFF! - Cesar Montes is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Montes from Mexico trips Khuliso Mudau
90+2' South Africa start a counter attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The ref blows his whistle. Mbekezeli Mbokazi charged Edson Alvarez from behind and it's a free-kick
90' Edson Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Oswin Appollis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, South Africa: 39%.
90' Goal kick for Mexico.
89' Armando Gonzalez hand-balls.
89' Mexico are trying to create something here.
88' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Thalente Mbatha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Mexico are trying to create something here.
86' Mexico are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Mexico: 59%, South Africa: 41%.
85' Goal kick for South Africa.
84' HE'S OFF! - Themba Zwane is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
84' CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides to show a card for Themba Zwane from South Africa.
82' VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from South Africa.
81' Themba Zwane from South Africa commits a foul by elbowing Roberto Alvarado
81' South Africa are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Mexico: 59%, South Africa: 41%.
80' Gilberto Mora from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Teboho Mokoena
79' Nkosinathi Sibisi from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Julian Quinones is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Vega in a tactical substitution.
78' Mexico are in control of the ball.
78' Mexico are in control of the ball.
77' Today's attendance is 80824.
77' Aubrey Maphosa Modiba is leaving the field to be replaced by Oswin Appollis in a tactical substitution.
77' Iqraam Rayners is leaving the field to be replaced by Evidence Makgopa in a tactical substitution.
76' Raul Jimenez is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
76' Erik Lira is leaving the field to be replaced by Edson Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Luis Chavez from Mexico trips Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
75' Ime Okon relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ball possession: Mexico: 57%, South Africa: 43%.
74' Yellow card for Nkosinathi Sibisi.
74' Dangerous challenge by Nkosinathi Sibisi from South Africa. Julian Quinones on the receiving end of that.
73' Nkosinathi Sibisi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Mexico are trying to create something here.
73' Nkosinathi Sibisi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Raul Jimenez from Mexico is ruled offside.
72' Mexico are trying to create something here.
72' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
71' The game is restarted.
69' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
68' Julian Quinones made the key pass for the goal!
67' Raul Jimenez managed to score from an easy position.
67' Roberto Alvarado provided the assist for the goal.
67' G O O O A A A L - Raul Jimenez from Mexico heads the ball home!67' Mexico are in control of the ball.
67' The cross by Roberto Alvarado from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
66' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Alvaro Fidalgo is leaving the field to be replaced by Gilberto Mora in a tactical substitution.
66' Brian Gutierrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Luis Chavez in a tactical substitution.
66' Khuliso Mudau relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Julian Quinones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Ball possession: Mexico: 57%, South Africa: 43%.
65' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Goal kick for Mexico.
63' Dangerous challenge by Julian Quinones from Mexico. Khuliso Mudau on the receiving end of that.
63' Khuliso Mudau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Mexico are in control of the ball.
62' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
61' Jayden Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Themba Zwane in a tactical substitution.
61' Roberto Alvarado is penalised for pushing Aubrey Maphosa Modiba.
61' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
60' Ball possession: Mexico: 58%, South Africa: 42%.
60' Goal kick for South Africa.
59' Mexico are in control of the ball.
59' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
59' A chance presents itself to Israel Reyes from Mexico but his header goes wide
59' The cross by Brian Gutierrez from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Aubrey Maphosa Modiba from South Africa trips Erik Lira
57' Ime Okon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56' Lyle Foster is leaving the field to be replaced by Thalente Mbatha in a tactical substitution.
56' Aubrey Maphosa Modiba shoots from outside the box, but Jose Rangel has it under control
56' South Africa are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Mexico: 56%, South Africa: 44%.
55' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54' Mexico are in control of the ball.
54' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' Khuliso Mudau from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
53' Khuliso Mudau relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Mexico are trying to create something here.
52' Goal kick for South Africa.
52' Jesus Gallardo from Mexico sends an effort wide of target
52' Mexico are trying to create something here.
52' Teboho Mokoena successfully blocks the shot
52' Raul Jimenez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
49' HE'S OFF! - Sphephelo Sithole is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
49' The referee signals a free kick as Sphephelo Sithole from South Africa trips Brian Gutierrez
49' Mexico are trying to create something here.
49' Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Cesar Montes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' South Africa are in control of the ball.
48' Julian Quinones shoots from outside the box, but Ronwen Williams has it under control
48' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Julian Quinones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' South Africa are trying to create something here.
47' Goal kick for South Africa.
46' Brian Gutierrez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
46' Ime Okon relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Ronwen Williams could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
46' South Africa are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Mexico: 58%, South Africa: 42%.
45+4' Goal kick for South Africa.
45+4' Brian Gutierrez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+4' Julian Quinones creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+4' Mexico are trying to create something here.
45+3' Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Ime Okon
45+3' Goal kick for Mexico.
45+2' South Africa are in control of the ball.
45+2' Mbekezeli Mbokazi successfully blocks the shot
45+2' A shot by Jesus Gallardo is blocked.
45+2' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Mexico are in control of the ball.
45+1' Ronwen Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ball possession: Mexico: 58%, South Africa: 42%.
45' Mbekezeli Mbokazi shoots from outside the box, but Jose Rangel has it under control
45' Israel Reyes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Aubrey Maphosa Modiba from South Africa takes a short corner kick from the right.
44' Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' South Africa are in control of the ball.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Alvarado from Mexico trips Mbekezeli Mbokazi
43' POST! So nearly a goal by Julian Quinones but his finish hits the post!
43' Brian Gutierrez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
43' Mexico are trying to create something here.
43' Sphephelo Sithole successfully blocks the shot
43' A shot by Julian Quinones is blocked.
42' The cross by Alvaro Fidalgo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
42' Nkosinathi Sibisi from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' Mexico are trying to create something here.
41' Nkosinathi Sibisi relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Roberto Alvarado makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Mexico are in control of the ball.
40' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' Ball possession: Mexico: 56%, South Africa: 44%.
40' Sphephelo Sithole is penalised for pushing Erik Lira.
39' Mexico are in control of the ball.
39' Jesus Gallardo wins an air challenge against Iqraam Rayners
38' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
38' Goal kick for Mexico.
38' A chance presents itself to Lyle Foster from South Africa but his header goes wide
38' The cross by Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
36' Mexico are in control of the ball.
36' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
35' Ball possession: Mexico: 54%, South Africa: 46%.
35' Ronwen Williams from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35' Mbekezeli Mbokazi relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Mexico are trying to create something here.
34' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Aubrey Maphosa Modiba from South Africa is ruled offside.
32' South Africa are in control of the ball.
31' Mexico are in control of the ball.
30' Ronwen Williams from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Ball possession: Mexico: 55%, South Africa: 45%.
30' Sphephelo Sithole successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Brian Gutierrez is blocked.
29' Mexico are in control of the ball.
29' Raul Jimenez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' South Africa are in control of the ball.
28' Ime Okon relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Goal kick for Mexico.
28' The game is restarted.
25' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
25' Ball possession: Mexico: 55%, South Africa: 45%.
25' Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Yellow card for Brian Gutierrez.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Brian Gutierrez from Mexico trips Teboho Mokoena
23' Jesus Gallardo from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Jose Rangel could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
22' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Mexico are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Khuliso Mudau from South Africa trips Cesar Montes
21' Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' South Africa are in control of the ball.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Montes from Mexico trips Lyle Foster
20' Ball possession: Mexico: 58%, South Africa: 42%.
20' Goal kick for South Africa.
20' Julian Quinones fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
19' Mexico are trying to create something here.
19' Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Lyle Foster
19' Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Ime Okon
18' Mexico are in control of the ball.
18' South Africa are in control of the ball.
17' Yellow card for Teboho Mokoena.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Teboho Mokoena from South Africa trips Alvaro Fidalgo
17' Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' South Africa are trying to create something here.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Brian Gutierrez from Mexico trips Mbekezeli Mbokazi
16' Aubrey Maphosa Modiba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Mexico are trying to create something here.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Sphephelo Sithole from South Africa trips Alvaro Fidalgo
15' Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, South Africa: 37%.
14' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
14' South Africa are in control of the ball.
13' Safe hands from Ronwen Williams as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Raul Jimenez from Mexico heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
13' Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the left.
13' Khuliso Mudau relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Mexico are trying to create something here.
12' Mexico are in control of the ball.
12' Mexico are in control of the ball.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Khuliso Mudau from South Africa trips Julian Quinones
10' Raul Jimenez hand-balls.
10' Ball possession: Mexico: 67%, South Africa: 33%.
9' Sphephelo Sithole with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
9' Erik Lira provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O A A A L - Julian Quinones scores with the right foot!9' Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Goal kick for South Africa.
8' Goal kick for South Africa.
7' Mexico are in control of the ball.
6' Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Ball possession: Mexico: 52%, South Africa: 48%.
5' Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
5' South Africa start a counter attack.
5' Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Jose Rangel from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Brian Gutierrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
5' Good effort by Raul Jimenez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5' Ronwen Williams makes a crucial save!
5' The cross by Israel Reyes from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
4' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Jayden Adams successfully blocks the shot
4' Brian Gutierrez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
3' The referee signals a free kick as Aubrey Maphosa Modiba from South Africa trips Roberto Alvarado
3' Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' South Africa are in control of the ball.
2' Jayden Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Mexico are in control of the ball.
1' Mexico are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Mexico kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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