César Montes Red Card Leaves Mexico with Ten Men in 2-0 Win
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca, but defender César Montes was shown a straight red in the final minutes, reducing the hosts to ten men. Coach Javier Aguirre warned that the dismissal could unsettle the back line and force tactical adjustments in the upcoming group matches.
Under FIFA regulations, Montes faces at least a one‑match suspension, leaving fans curious about how many games he will miss. Despite the setback, Mexico managed to hold on to the lead and secure the opening‑match victory.
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