Match Report
South Africa (2nd, 4 pts) visited Mexico (1st, 9 pts) with 5 points between them. Recent form told a different story for South Africa: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 2/0 for Mexico and 0.67/1 for South Africa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Mexico had won three straight. Recent form was uneven: 11/15 points for Mexico, 5/15 for South Africa.
Mexico City Stadium, capacity 87,523, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Mexico led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Mexico: Julián Quiñones (9'), Raúl Jiménez (67')
Key stats
Possession: Mexico 61% · South Africa 39% · Total shots: 16-3 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 3-1