Mexico earned a comfortable 2-0 win over South Africa, thanks to an early goal and two second-half red cards for the opposition. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, enjoying 61% of the ball and outshooting South Africa 16 to 3.
Julián Quiñones put Mexico ahead in the ninth minute, turning in a pass from Erik Lira. South Africa had Teboho Mokoena and Brian Gutierrez booked early, then lost Sphephelo Sithole to a red card just before the hour. Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead in the 67th minute after Roberto Alvarado set him up. Themba Zwane was also sent off later, and César Montes saw red for Mexico in stoppage time.
Mexico's dominance was reflected in the numbers: they created two big chances and scored both, while South Africa managed none. The visitors had only 0.07 expected goals, and with two men sent off they never threatened to get back into the game.
