Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match, with goals from Julián Quiñones in the ninth minute and Raúl Jiménez in the 67th minute.
South Africa’s hopes of mounting a comeback were dealt a major blow after two players were sent off for costly mistakes during the match, reducing their chances of finding an equaliser.
Mexico also had a player sent off after committing a reckless challenge, but it was not enough to shift the momentum of the game or give South Africa a way back into the contest.
The victory gives Mexico a strong start to the tournament, while South Africa will need to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
