México 2:0 Sudáfrica — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a World Cup match that was decided inside nine minutes, the forward's strike setting up a comfortable win that was never seriously threatened by a South African side reduced to ten men early in the second half.

The turning point arrived in the 49th minute when Sphephelo Sithole was shown a straight red card for South Africa, leaving his team to chase the game a man down after Quiñones had already put Mexico ahead from Erik Lira's 9th-minute assist. Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead in the 67th minute from Roberto Alvarado's pass, and though Themba Zwane saw a second red for South Africa in the 84th minute and César Montes was also dismissed late on, Mexico had long since settled the contest.

Mexico dominated the statistics, holding 61% possession and firing 16 shots to South Africa's three, with an expected goals figure of 1.44 against 0.07 that underscored their complete control; they were the better side in both halves, outplaying their opponents without ever needing to shift through the gears. Julián Quiñones was the standout with a rating of 8.4 out of ten and a goal from his forward position. CheckLive's model rated Mexico marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction, with live signals backing Mexico at 1.09 to win. Mexico now await their next opponent.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Mexico vs South Africa?

Mexico 2-0 South Africa (World Cup).

Who scored?

Julián Quiñones (9', assist Erik Lira) for Mexico; Raúl Jiménez (67', assist Roberto Alvarado) for Mexico.

Was Mexico's win deserved?

Yes — Mexico were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Mexico vs South Africa?

Yes — sent off: Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa, 49'); Themba Zwane (South Africa, 84'); César Montes (Mexico, 90').

Primer tiempo1 - 0

Segundo tiempo1 - 0

49
S. Sithole
(Falta profesional del último hombre)
56
T. Mbatha
L. Foster
61
T. Zwane
J. Adams
66
L. Chávez
B. Gutierrez
66
G. Mora
Á. Fidalgo
67
R. Jiménez
(R. Alvarado)
74
N. Sibisi
(Falta)
76
E. Álvarez
E. Lira
76
A. González
R. Jiménez
77
E. Makgopa
I. Rayners
77
O. Reagan Appollis
A. Maphosa Modiba
79
A. Vega
J. Quiñones
82
84
T. Zwane
(Conducta violenta)
90 + 2
C. Montes
(Falta profesional del último hombre)

Enfrentamientos directos México - Sudáfrica

Partidos1
Mayor empate0
El partido más efectivo2-0

México

Sudáfrica

1
Victorias
0
Empates
0
Victorias

etiqueta	primer equipo	segundo equipo
Victorias	1	0
Goles marcados	2	0
Media por partido	2	0
Mayor victoria	2-0	0

Mexico

South Africa

México - Sudáfrica Mejores picks estadísticos

La forma reciente favorece a 2 para ganar
Los goles en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Más 2.5
Ambos equipos marcaron en 5 de los últimos 6 partidos
1X no ha perdido en 8 de los últimos partidos
Los goles en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Menos 2.5
México abrió el marcador en 6 de los últimos 8 partidos
Los córners en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Menos 8.5
Las tarjetas en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Más 3.5
Las tarjetas en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Menos 3.5