Ten-man South Africa went down to Argentina in World Cup opener

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The Argentineans stroked the ball around precisely, closed the spaces, and kept the South Africans pinned back early.

All is not lost for Amajita. The top two teams and four best third-placed finishers progress to the last-16.A goal from Fausto Vera, powering a header from Cristian Ferreira's corner, put Amajita firmly on the back foot.

After scoring the South Africans grew a few inches, often having Argentina stretched with skilfull buildups.On the hour a first VAR decision went against SA as centreback Givemore Khupe was adjudged to have fouled Ferreira. Esequiel Barco slotted the 63rd-minute penalty. The South Americans produced a sublime third, as Julian Alvarez chipped to Barco free on the left, who volleyed past Khubeka from an improbable angle in the 71st.

 

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