Mexico wins opening match, three red cards mar Azteca game
MEXICO CITY: Tuan rumah bersama, Mexico, memulakan kempen Piala Dunia 2026 dengan kemenangan 2-0 ke atas Afrika Selatan dalam aksi pembukaan Kumpulan A di Stadium Azteca, sebentar tadi. Jaringan Julian Quinones dan Raul Jimenez memastikan Mexico meraih tiga mata penuh dalam perlawanan yang turut menyaksikan tiga pemain dilayangkan kad merah. Quinones membuka tirai jaringan seawal babak pertama selepas kesilapan pertahanan Afrika Selatan, Sphephelo Sithole, membolehkan Erik Li
Mexico began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. Julian Quinones opened the scoring in the first half following a defensive error, and Raul Jimenez secured the win with a second-half header. The match was marred by three red cards, with South Africa having two players sent off and Mexico also finishing a man down.
South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole was dismissed early in the second half for a foul, and Themba Zwane followed later for violent conduct. Mexico's Cesar Montes received a red card in injury time. Despite the disciplinary issues, Mexico secured three crucial points in their opening Group A fixture.
This result gives Mexico a strong start in their home World Cup group, while the multiple red cards highlight the intensity and challenges of the opening match.
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