'What better place than home to break the curse' - Mexico fans react after victory in World Cup opener

Mexico won 2-0 against South ​Africa in a physical contest that had three red cards

OPENING ROAR: Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal in the opening World Cup victory over nine-man South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Pic: Pawel Kopczynski, Reuters

Mexicans celebrated their win against South Africa on Thursday, with an 80,000-full Azteca stadium ​erupting in a deafening roar as Mexico won the first ‌match of the World Cup, overcoming a curse in which the national team had failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous ​occasions.

"It broke the curse, and what better place to do ​it than at home," said Arturo Lopez, 32, inside the ⁠Azteca. "It's the dream of all kids who like soccer to be ​able to attend one time in our lifetime."