June 7: Mexico Vs. South Africa
Mexico met South Africa before 27,815 fans in the Cotton Bowl. Mexico, clearly the superior side, defeated South Africa 4-2. The Mexican team scored twice in the first half before South Africa staged a brief come-back when Benni McCarthy scored in the 52nd minute making it 2-1. Mexican substitute and coach's son Horacio Sanchez came into the game in the 79th minute and scored two quick goals. Thabo Mngomeni of South Africa scored from a penalty kick in the 89th minute.
| June 7, 2000 20:00 |
Mexico | 4-2 | South Africa | Cotton Bowl Attendance: 27,815 Referee: Hall (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olade 39' Perez 43' Sanchez 80' Sanchez 83' |
(Report) | McCarthy 52' Mngomeni 89' |
Mexico - Sergio Bernal, Joaquin Beltran, Christian Ramirez, Raul Alpizar, Israel Lopez, Gerardo Torrado, Luis Perez, Paulo Cesar Chavez (Carlos Cariño 68'), Jesus Olade (Horacio Sanchez 79'), Luis Hernandez (Luis Ignacio Gonzalez 68'), Daniel Orsono (Jaime Lozano 79')
South Africa - Andre Arendse, Cyril Nzama, Fabian McCarthy, Pierre Issa, Jacob Lekgetho, Dumisi Ngobe (Thabo Mngomeni 71'), Helman Mkhalele (Arthur Zwane 85'), Godfrey Sapula, George Koumantarakis (Patrick Mayo 71'), Benni McCarthy, Delron Buckley
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