Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener

Mexico also finished the match a man down after defender Cesar Montes was dismissed for an ugly challenge on Khuliso Mudau.

Buoyed by strong local support in a crowd of more than 80,000 at Mexico City Stadium, "El Tri" took control from the opening whistle.

Colombia-born forward Quinones broke the deadlock in the ninth minute of the Group A clash, sending a low drive between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams after Erik Lira's pressing forced a turnover.