World Cup star's 50-minute opening game nightmare: South Africa player is SENT OFF in clash with Mexico after gifting co-hosts first goal of the tournament with howler

South Africa faced Mexico in the opening game of the tournament at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, with one South African player being sent off after approximately 50 minutes. The same player also gifted Mexico their first goal of the tournament with a costly error. South Africa, who were the 2010 World Cup hosts, faced a hostile atmosphere as Mexico were one of three co-hosting nations.