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In a rare sight that evokes memories of the 1990 World Cup, South Africa became the first team to receive two red cards in their World Cup opener 36 years ago against Cameroon against Argentina.
It passed The South African team will face MexicoThis sets a new negative record in the history of the opening participation of the tournament.
South Africa suffered a blow at the start of the World Cup when they ended their opening game against Mexico with just nine men after two men were sent off, Yaya Sithole in the 49th minute and Themba Zwane (84).
The Boys became the first team to receive two red cards in their World Cup opener since Cameroon’s historic clash against Argentina in 1990.
Cameroon also ended the game with nine men after Andre Kana Bey was sent off in the 61st minute and Benjamin Maseng in the 89th minute.
With this negative number, South Africa is unique in having an unwelcome record that reflects distinct tension and lax discipline in its first match of the tournament, in a repeat of the rampant lions scenario more than three decades ago.
This is considered the highlight of the current World Cup so far, not only because it marks a historic showdown, but also because it poses a major challenge to Bafana Bafana in the remaining group stage matches after they came under huge morale and technical pressure from an early numerical deficit.
