Day 1

So the tournament finally kicked off today after months and months of waiting, so lets get into it.

1. Mexico vs. South Africa- 1-1

The opening game pitted the host nation against Mexico, and to start the game South Africa looked very shaky with Mexico being very aggressive. They probably should have scored early, but South Africa weathered the storm and took it into halftime tied 0-0. The second half was a little more lively, with the hosts getting on the scoreboard first after some slick passing Siphiwe Tshabalala, yeah that is a real name, hit a smashing goal into the top corner and had some nice dance moves after. But Mexico wouldn't be denied a point and came back with a goal by Rafa Márquez after the South African defense misplayed the offsides trap. The game ended as I though in a draw and both teams taking a point.

2. Uruguay vs. France- 0-0

This one was a little bit of a snoozer, and I will admit that even being a France fan. Uruguay came out with five players in defense with two midfielders right above them making there little room for France to do much in terms of attacking. Other than a missed chance by Sidney Govou on a Franck Ribery cross there was not much to talk about in the first half. The second half was more of the same a good chance was missed by Diego Forlán for Uruguay and not much for France and it ended 0-0. I must say I could coach France better than Raymond Domenech, his squad selection, substitutions, and formation were quite bad and good thing he will be gone after the World Cup because it may be over sooner than later.