Match Report
Mexico went into the game 1st in the table on 9 points; South Africa sat 2nd on 4 — a 5-point gap. Recent form told a different story for South Africa: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd.
Mexico arrived on a run of three straight wins. Over the last five, Mexico had taken 11 of 15 points to South Africa's 5.
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