
Ali Hussein Rehema of Iraq with clears the ball away from Bernard Parker.

Bernard Parker of South Africa fires in a shot as Mahdi Kareem of Iraq tries to challenge

Teko Modise of South Africa beats Nashat Akram of Iraq during the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup

Younis Mahmoud #10 of Iraq takes a shot on goal as Bernard Parker #17 of South Africa looks on

Joel Santana the South Africa coach shouts instructions

Goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid #12 of Iraq blocks a South African shot on goal.

South African Steven Pienaar in action

Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic during the opening match against South Africa.

Iraqi star striker Nashat Akram (C) fights for the ball with South Africa's Bernard Parker (R).

Bernard Parker of South Africa is challenged by Nashat Akram of Iraq

Thembinkosi Fanteni of South Africa runs at the Iraq defence.

Teko Modise of South Africa tackles Mahdi Kareem of Iraq

Iraq's Younis Mahmoud (L) fights for the ball with South African Matthew Booth

South African Katlego Mashego (L) jumps over Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid (C) next to Iraqi Mohammed Ali Kareem

Fareed Majeed of Iraq tackles Bernard Parker of South Africa

Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda gestures during the opening match between South Africa and Iraq.

Bernard Parker #17 of South Africa heads the ball away

Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid (L) speaks to an unidentified teammate

Mahdi Kareem of Iraq runs with the ball during the opening match against South Africa.

Mohammed Kassid of Iraq fumbles the ball as Kagisho Dikgacoi of South Africa header s the ball.

Aaron Mokoena, the captain of South Africa, lines up with a mascot prior to the opening match against Iraq.

Thembinkosi Fanteni of South Africa reacts after missing a chance against Iraq.

Thembinkosi Fanteni of South Africa reacts after missing a chance against Iraq.

Itumeleng Khune of South Africa reacts during the opening match against Iraq.

Bernard Parker of South Africa accidentaly blocks a Kagisho Dikgacoi attempt on goal.

Mohammed Kassid #12 goalie of Iraq blocks a shot on goal with his face from Katlego Mashego #21 of South Africa as Mohammed Al karim #2 of Iraq looks on

Tsepo Masilela of South Africa in action during the FIFA Confederations Cup opening match between South Africa and Iraq

Steven Pinaar #10 of South Africa is tackled by Hawar Mulla Mohammed #11 of Iraq