Mexico dismantles South Africa in a chaotic World Cup opener

Three players were sent off in second half as Mexico thrashed South Africa 2 goals to zero in the opening match of World Cup football competition at Azteca Stadium in Mexico.

Sithole and Zwane were given straight red cards for South Africa before Mexico's Montes was later also dismissed

Emotional Jimenez doubles Mexico's lead with first-ever World Cup goal

Quinones opened scoring with earliest first goal of tournament since 2006 while Shakira features in opening ceremony at Azteca Stadium