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1. 90+8'

   That's all for today as the game is over.

2. 90+7'

   Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Wilton Sampaio has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

3. 90+7'

   Alexis Vega (Mexico) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

4. 90+6'

   Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

5. 90+2'

   Cesar Montes (Mexico) makes an awful challenge on his opponent and the referee shows him a deserved red card!

6. 90+1'

   Mexico are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.

7. 90'

   7 additional min. will be played.

8. 90'

   Mbekezile Mbokazi (South Africa) jumps into a tackle and Wilton Sampaio signals a foul.

9. 89'

   Armando Gonzalez (Mexico) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.

10. 87'

    Mbekezile Mbokazi (South Africa) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Wilton Sampaio blows for a foul.

11. 86'

    The Mexico players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.

12. 84'

    Here comes the VAR decision. Referee Wilton Sampaio produces a RED card from his pocket and Themba Zwane (South Africa) heads for an early shower!

13. 81'

    Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident from earlier. This could be a red card for Themba Zwane (South Africa)! Let's see what he decides.

14. 81'

    Oswin Appollis (South Africa) hits a first-time shot from the edge of the box low towards the middle of the goal, but Raul Rangel is equal to the task and makes a comfortable save.

15. 79'

    Gilberto Mora (Mexico) was too forceful with his tackle and Wilton Sampaio interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

16. 79'

    Javier Aguirre decides to make a substitution. Julian Quinones will be replaced by Alexis Vega (Mexico).

17. 78'

    The attendance for today's match is 80824.

18. 77'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Oswin Appollis (South Africa) comes onto the pitch for Aubrey Modiba.

19. 76'

    Substitution. Iqraam Rayners leaves the pitch and is replaced by Evidence Makgopa (South Africa).

20. 76'

    Javier Aguirre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Armando Gonzalez (Mexico) replacing Raul Jimenez.

21. 76'

    Here is a change. Erik Lira (Mexico) is going off and Javier Aguirre gives the last tactical orders to Edson Alvarez.

22. 76'

    Luis Chavez (Mexico) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.

23. 74'

    Wilton Sampaio shows a yellow card to Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa) for his blatant foul.

24. 72'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.

25. 69'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

26. 67' 2 - 0

    Roberto Alvarado showcases his great technique and produces a beautiful lofted cross into the box. Raul Jimenez (Mexico) meets the cross and gets himself onto the scoresheet with a header into the bottom left corner. It's 2:0.

27. 66'

    Here comes a substitution. Alvaro Fidalgo is given a rest as he is replaced by Gilberto Mora (Mexico).

28. 66'

    Javier Aguirre has decided to make a change. Luis Chavez (Mexico) replaces Brian Gutierrez.

29. 65'

    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) is thwarted and cleared to safety.

30. 63'

    The referee blows his whistle as Julian Quinones (Mexico) was too aggressive in his challenge.

31. 61'

    It is time for a substitution. Themba Zwane (South Africa) is on for Jayden Adams.

32. 61'

    Wilton Sampaio has a clear sight and sees a foul from Roberto Alvarado (Mexico).

33. 60'

    A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Julian Quinones (Mexico) but poses no threat. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for South Africa.

34. 58'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.

35. 57'

    Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) commits a foul after dangerous play. That's a free kick to Mexico.

36. 56'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Lyle Foster leaves the pitch and Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) comes on.

37. 55'

    Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) picks up a sweet pass and fires one in from distance towards the middle of the goal, but Raul Rangel is alert and makes a decent save.

38. 54'

    Erik Lira (Mexico) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.

39. 53'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.

40. 53'

    The ball is cleared after Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Mexico force their opponents to concede a corner.

41. 52'

    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) receives a well-played pass inside the penalty area and shoots. His effort sails well wide of the left post.

42. 52'

    The free kick from the edge of the box is taken by Raul Jimenez (Mexico), but he hits it straight in the defensive wall.

43. 49'

    Yaya Sithole (South Africa) makes a horror tackle on his opponent and receives a red card from the referee!

44. 48'

    Julian Quinones (Mexico) slams the ball towards the middle of the goal, but it fails to surprise Ronwen Williams and he's equal to it.

45. 46'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) rushes a shot from long range and subsequently sends it high over the bar.

46. 46'

    Alvaro Fidalgo (Mexico) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger.

47. 46'

    The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.

48. 45+5'

    The end of the first half.

49. 45+4'

    Close! Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot inches wide of the right post.

50. 45+3'

    Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

51. 45+2'

    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) collects an inch-perfect pass and strikes the ball from far out, but his shot is blocked.

52. 45'

    There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.

53. 45'

    Mbekezile Mbokazi (South Africa) finds some space after collecting a superb pass and unleashes a shot directly towards the top left corner. Despite his effort the goalkeeper pulls off a beautiful save to deny him.

54. 45'

    A quickly taken corner by South Africa.

55. 44'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Khuliso Mudau (South Africa). The ball goes out of play and South Africa have been awarded a corner kick.

56. 43'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) commits a rough foul. Wilton Sampaio stops the game and makes a call.

57. 42'

    Julian Quinones (Mexico) receives a decent pass inside the box and curls in an effort on goal, but the ball hits the outside of the right post and flies out of play.

58. 42'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) gets on the end of a cross inside the box and sweeps the ball goalwards towards the right side of the goal, but Ronwen Williams is well positioned and easily deals with the effort.

59. 41'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.

60. 39'

    Mexico hold the ball and are exchanging some long passes.

61. 39'

    Yaya Sithole (South Africa) commits a rough challenge and Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle for a foul.

62. 38'

    Lyle Foster (South Africa) missed a great opportunity! He finds himself some space near the penalty spot and plants a header goalwards which lacks both power and accuracy. The ball goes well wide of the right post!

63. 36'

    Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Mexico.

64. 35'

    Half-chance! Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) plays a pass into the box, but Ronwen Williams reacts well to snuff out the attack.

65. 34'

    The South Africa players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

66. 32'

    Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.

67. 31'

    Ball possession – 55:45.

68. 30'

    Israel Reyes (Mexico) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Ronwen Williams, who smothers the ball.

69. 30'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

70. 25'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

71. 24'

    The free kick is taken by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa), but ball is cleared.

72. 23'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) makes a bad challenge and receives a yellow card. The referee had no doubt.

73. 21'

    Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle and signals a foul after Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) brought his opponent down.

74. 21'

    Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) sends a promising through ball, but the defence is alert and cuts out the pass.

75. 20'

    Cesar Montes (Mexico) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle for a foul.

76. 19'

    A long-range effort by Julian Quinones (Mexico) after he received a good pass was well wide of the right post.

77. 17'

    It must be a yellow card. It is. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) receives the caution after an awful tackle.

78. 16'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.

79. 15'

    Wilton Sampaio couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Yaya Sithole (South Africa) and blew his whistle.

80. 14'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) wins the ball from the corner and heads at goal from near the penalty spot, but it's a soft effort and drifts well past the left post.

81. 13'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) is about to take a corner kick.

82. 12'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Mexico win a corner.

83. 11'

    Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

84. 9' 1 - 0

    GOAL! Julian Quinones (Mexico) gets to the ball on the edge of the box after a huge mistake by an opponent and slams it into the back of the net. He makes it 1:0.

85. 7'

    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.

86. 6'

    Lyle Foster (South Africa) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Raul Rangel comes off the line to clear the ball away.

87. 5'

    A corner kick by Mexico is thwarted by the well prepared Ronwen Williams (South Africa).

88. 5'

    Corner kick. Mexico will have an opportunity. Raul Jimenez (Mexico) gets on the end of a pass and produces a promising first-time shot towards the bottom left corner. His effort is blocked by Ronwen Williams with a brilliant diving save!

89. 4'

    Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away.

90. 3'

    Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Mexico, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.

91. 2'

    Mexico enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

92. 1'

    The first half has started.