GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!!
But by the unexpected side, the hosts South Africa.
Sudden run down the left took Mexico by surprise at the 54th minute. Lucky break perhaps? Nice bouquet to the hosts nonetheless, the first goal of World Cup 2010.
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Originally Posted by Last Sinner
Man, what is with that ball?! How many crosses/passes shot well past what the receiver was anticipating? It's definitely holding up in the air and the players are underestimating it.
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Since you mentioned it, the ball represents the latest in football technology.
It's called the
Jabulani, which means "to celebrate" in isiZulu.
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The newly developed "Grip 'n' Groove" profile provides the best players in the world with a ball allowing an exceptionally stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only eight, completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically molded, the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.
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England's
Lampard approves the Jabulani.
AND MEXICO EQUALISE!!!!
South Africa didn't have a chance that time. Totally exposed with three Mexicans in the box. Marquez scores the equaliser at the 79th minute.