Keeping the home fires burning

We’re all a bit more South African this morning than we were this time yesterday. A bit more ecstatic, a bit more relieved and, after a night’s sober reflection, just happy to live to fight another day.

So imagine how they’re feeling in Soweto.

The most important thing about the inaugural game of the 2010 World Cup was that South Africa didn’t become the first host nation to lose on opening day. And their nail-biting draw with Mexico means they still have a decent chance of avoiding the ignominy of becoming the first host nation not to qualify from the group stages.