World Cup 2010 : South Africa hold Mexico to 1-1
JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 11, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : South Africa tied 1-1 with Mexico (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday afternoon at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
No goals in the first half and one each in the second, Tshabalala ('55) for South Africa, Márquez ('79) for Mexico.
The result left both teams on top of Group A with one point. In their next game, Mexico will meet France at Soccer City on June 17, while South Africa will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
South Africa at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1998)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
South Africa
1:1
Mexico
1:1 (0:0)
- 11 June 2010
- 16:00
- Johannesburg
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
 France | 0 |
 Uruguay | 0 |
Matches
- South Africa 1-1 Mexico
- Uruguay - France 20:30
- South Africa - Uruguay 20:30
- France - Mexico 20:30
- Mexico - Uruguay 16:00
- France - South Africa 16:00
World Cup History
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