Good to know I have no idea what I'm talking about. Right before the opening match, I described Mexico and offered a prediction: "They are technically very skilled, have a contingent of young, fast attackers, and outplayed both Italy and England in warm-up friendlies (although they lost to England). They looked 'gelled' and ready. I can't see South Africa getting a result against them today."

South Africa 1, Mexico 1. A result.

Mexico had tons of possession but poor finishing and slow(er) defenders did them in. The excitement in the stadium was palpable, and invigorating for the Bafana Bafana, but also for neutrals like me. Great and exciting start to the World Cup.

I still think Mexico goes through, by the way. But we know how much my predictions are worth.

France-Uruguay next.

FF