Mexico make winning start as World Cup begins

jiminez_mexico_world_cup.jpg Mexico striker Raul Jiminez shoots for goal as South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi watches on in defence during this morning's World Cup opener in Mexico City this morning. Photo: Getty Images Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 this morning in a tempestuous clash with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at a rocking Azteca stadium.