South Africa's Rise and Fall At The World Cup, June 2010

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Bafana's fans gave their team their full support during the 2010 World Cup opening match between South Africa and Mexico on June 11.
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South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala scores his team first goal...
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And celebrates the first goal of the 2010 tournament too. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Diego Forlan of Uruguay battles with Siphiwe Tshabalala in the second match, played in Pretoria, on played June 16. Uruguay beat South Africa 3-0.
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In Bafana's last match in Bloemfontein on June 22, Katlego Mphela is tackled by William Gallas of France.
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Bongani Khumalo and his teammates celebrated a goal ahead of a 2-1 victory...
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While jubilant Bafana fans took pride in defeating one of Europe's strongest soccer nations.