Day to remember: South Africa captain Steven Pienaar barks orders
Top stop: South Africa keeper Itumeleng Khune denies Guillermo Franco from close range
The tournament got underway amid a carnival atmosphere after a spectacular opening ceremony, and the football did not disappoint. Bafana Bafana took the lead through a stunning 20-yard drive by Siphiwe Tshabalala to send their fans into raptures and set a spectacular standard for the rest of the competition to live up to.
But Barcelona veteran Marquez popped up at the far post to smash the ball past keeper Itumeleng Khuneand ensure honours were even after the first match in Group A.
Crunch: South Africa's Teko Modise and Siboniso Gaxa (left) challenge Vela
Tussle: Giovani Dos Santos tackles goal-scorer Siphiwe Tshabalala
Ruled out: Carlos Vela appeals to the linesman after his strike was chalked off
Equaliser: Rafael Marquez scores a late leveller for Mexico from close range
Mexico defender Rafeal Marquez slammed home a late equaliser to deny hosts South Africa a shock win and a perfect start to the 2010 World Cup.
No stopping that: Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez is beaten by Tshabalala
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