The Unbeaten Streak is Perserved

The tradition was continued today, after struggling for the first 15 minutes South Africa settled into a rhythm upsetting Mexico's complete control of possession. Off a beautiful corner kick Mexico's Carlos Vela put in the go ahead goal, which was called back due to offsides. Although controversial, the call was correct according to FIFA's "The Laws of the Game": "A player is offsides if he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent." By South Africa's goalie, Itumeleng Khune, attacking the ball he left Carlos Vela with only one player between himself in the goal therefore putting him in an offsides position.

Banfana Banfana struck first with a rocket by Siphiwe Tshabalala's (try to say that fast three times) followed by a beautiful choreographed dance routine. However, the tears of joy were quickly dashed after Mexico's Rafael Marquez slipped in an easy one-one with the keeper. In the final moments Banfana Banfana had a last ditch chance as shot hit the post rolled out of play.

As the final whistle was blown there was a mixed feeling of achievement and sorrow of what could have been. Regardless the host nation unbeaten streak is preserved, giving fans a reason to celebrate through the night.

Looking at the stadium this morning(via web cam) it is clear the celebration lived up to the South Africa's passion and love for football.

Day two has already started and pool play will continue throughout the week, many dreams have already been fulfilled but who will be the African nation to advance beyond the the ranking?What team will be upset in the last 60 seconds? The FIFA World Cup has begun, hold on it's going to be a wild ride.