2010 World Cup Match 1 South Africa v Mexico OFFICIAL THREAD

[bobbybottler]

Just setting a few rules regarding thread titles:
1) Need to mention match number and both teams
2) If it's the OFFICIAL THREAD it needs to say so
3) Add as much data as space allows - this might be a match thread for a different world cup so it's best to make it clear for everyone's benefit.

OK?

South Africa are shite. Mexico looked useful against England. If this wasn't the opener I might have skipped it but as it is the opener, I'm in.

1 - 1 draw.

[Thomas L'Heureux]

I've got eighty notes on South Africa to finish bottom of the group, so 1-0 to Mexico.

[Baines]

Top rules.

Home nation surprise 2-2

[LoyalRoyalFan]

2-2.

[AndyRFC]

2-0 Mexico

[RG30]

Good match in one of the more intriguing groups of the tournament. The Bafana Bafana go in with a boisterous home support and the pressure hanging over that no host nation has never not made it past the group stage,while Mexico will feel this is a winnable game.

I'm convinced South Africa will make it past the group stage. Host nations get the feel good factor and it becomes a difficult task for the opposition. Going for a 2-1 win to South Africa

[NR_Royal]

2-1 South Africa.

Crowd will be roaring with those horn things.

[From Despair To Where?]

1-1

Mexico struggle away from home soil and historically do not handle pressure that well. South Africa is possibly a must win game for them. Opening games are usually cagey matches that can throw up the odd upset so a game against the hosts, who are in reasonable if unspectacular form is no easy task in front of a noisy and passionate home crowd.

I think South Africa will struggle to qualify from the group but they by no means whipping boys and will want to put on a show to prove themselves worthy hosts. They will fancy their chances of picking up something from all their games. Results against them could decide who goes through.

[cmonurz]

As on the main thread, South Africa are unbeaten in 15 games, and are probably better than their standing suggests; but Mexico play a decent brand of football and should have enough to beat the hosts.

2-0 Mexico.

[Archie's penalty]

Looking forward to seeing Vela play for his country (should he start). Also Marquez has huge amounts of experience. I just can't see South Africa losing in their first game.

Score draw imho.

[Compo's Hat]

Just setting a few rules regarding thread titles:
1) Need to mention match number and both teams
2) If it's the OFFICIAL THREAD it needs to say so
3) Add as much data as space allows - this might be a match thread for a different world cup so it's best to make it clear for everyone's benefit.

OK?

OfficiaLOL threads and match numbeROFLs, i suddenly feel like hna is sponsored by North Korea, what a load of shit!


Anyway, have a feeling South Africa might sneak this. Opening games in group stages can be on the side of caution as teams don't want to lose.

[leww_rfc]

S.A 2-1 Mexico.

[bobbybottler]

Just setting a few rules regarding thread titles:
1) Need to mention match number and both teams
2) If it's the OFFICIAL THREAD it needs to say so
3) Add as much data as space allows - this might be a match thread for a different world cup so it's best to make it clear for everyone's benefit.

OK?

OfficiaLOL threads and match numbeROFLs, i suddenly feel like hna is sponsored by North Korea, what a load of shit!

I have noted your attitude and any further lapses will be reported to the moderators of the World Cup forum.

[cmonurz]

I'M SO BLOODY EXCITED!

Is it just me feeling sick with excitement that the WORLD CUP is about to start?

[Row Z Royal]

LOL@ Nicky Campbell barrelling into a group of dancing & singing Saffers shouting that Mandella's great but South Africa won't get out of their group.



No one killed him.

[Thaumagurist*]

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[cmonurz]

Stat attack, courtesy of the BBC:

- No World Cup host has ever gone out in the opening round.
- No home nation has lost when playing in the World Cup's curtain-raiser.
- This is the 5th time Mexico has played in the opening game of a World Cup, and they have yet to win (1 draw and 3 defeats).

[brendywendy]

its 2-1 to mexico 0r 2-2 for me, cant decide which-

i guess it depends on whther the occasion stifles SAs game, or makes them better.

[PlasticRoyale]

South Africa have included one token white guy. As a world citizen i can't support that level of racism - Mexico for me

[papereyes]

BOooooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooth