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South Africa has sent the host nation's fans into a frenzy after winger Siphiwe Tshabalala gave the team a 1-0 lead against Mexico in the 55th minute in the World Cup's opening match.
A good passing move in midfield by South Africa led to Tshabalala breaking free down the left wing and he blazed forward and was left one-on-one with the Mexico goalkeeper. The stadium erupted into cheers and the vuvuzelas reached record volume when his high shot landed in the net.
Mexico, after a bright first half, picked up the pace again but had not been able to break through the South Africa defense by the 75th.
Giovani Dos Santos had two chances to equalize about five minutes after South Africa's goal. The host nation also has continued to threaten.
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