FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 200914 June - 28 June

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14 Jun 2009 - 16:00 Local time
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South Africans enjoying the opening ceremony.

Saturday, 24 January 2015
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: South Africans watching the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederation Cup, prior to the opening match between South African and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium on June 14, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
  • South Africans enjoying the opening ceremony.
  • Iraq's Mahdi Kareem fights for the ball with South Africa's Aaron Mokoena and Matthew Booth.
  • FIFA president Joseph S.Blatter addresses the crowd watched by President of South Africa Jacob Zuma during the opening ceremony prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • FIFA president Joseph S.Blatter and President of South Africa Jacob Zuma are introduced to the South Africa players prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • South African Katlego Mashego (L) jumps over Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid (C) next to Iraqi Mohammed Ali Kareem
  • Coach of South Africa, Joel Santana
  • Jacob Zuma the President of South Africa gives a speech prior to the opening game of FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Aaron Mokoena the captain of South Africa lines up with a kid
  • South Africa coach Joel Santana
  • Itumeleng Khune of South Africa reacts
  • Itumeleng Khune of South Africa throws the ball
  • Itumeleng Khune of South Africa throws the ball
  • Bernard Parker of South Africa controls the ball
  • Joseph Sepp Blatter president of FIFA speaks to the crowd
  • Bora Milutinovic coach of Iraq
  • Kids paint themselves as they perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
  • Kids paint themselves as they perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
  • Kids paint themselves as they perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
  • South Africa supporters prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 between hosts South Africa and Iraq.
  • FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium
  • Mascots walk off the pitch prior to the start of the match between South Africa and Iraq.
  • Itumeleng Khune of South Africa throws the ball
  • The Iraq team poses for a photograph prior to the start of their opening match against South Africa.
  • Fans of Iraq follow the action between South Africa and Iraq.
  • 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.
  • South Africa supporters prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Teko Modise of South Africa tackles Basem Abbas of Iraq
  • Teko Modise of South Africa tackles Basem Abbas of Iraq
  • Teko Modise of South Africa is challenged by Nashat Akram of Iraq
  • South Africa's Katlego Mashego in action against Iraq.
  • Teko Modise and MacBeth Sibaya of South Africa battle with Fareed Majeed of Iraq
  • South African Teko Modise in action
  • Mohammed Kassid of Iraq in action against South Africa.
  • Ali Hussein (R) of Iraq clears from Bernard Parker of South Africa
  • Nashat Akram of Iraq is challenged by MacBeth Sibaya of South Africa
  • Mahdi Kareem of Iraq in action
  • Tsepo Masilela of South Africa in action against Iraq.
  • Mathew Booth of South Africa tackles Younis Mohmoud of Iraq
  • MacBeth Sibaya of South Africa tackles Alaa Abdul Zahara of Iraq
  • Nashat Akram of Iraq and Teko Modise of South Africa in action
  • Macbeth Sibaya of South Africa tackles Fareed Majeed of Iraq
  • Fareed Majeed of Iraq tackles Kagisho Dikgacoi of South Africa
  • Fareed Majeed of Iraq tackles Bernard Parker of South Africa
  • Teko Modise of South Africa tackles Mahdi Kareem of Iraq
  • South African Steven Pienaar in action
  • Supporters of South Africa celebrate during opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid #12 of Iraq blocks a South African shot on goal.
  • Teko Modise of South Africa is tackled by Mahdi Kareem of Iraq.
  • A fan blows a horn during the Opening Ceremony.
  • A young fan balances a ball on his head prior to the opening match.
  • A young fan balances a ball on his head prior to the opening match.
  • A fan holds a scarf aloft prior to the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • A fan holds a scarf aloft prior to the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Thembinkosi Fanteni of South Africa runs at the Iraq defence.
  • A general view of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Iraqi Younis Mahmoud (L) figths for the ball with South African Siboniso Gaxa (R)
  • Teko Modise of South Africa beats Nashat Akram of Iraq during the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • The South Africa Team in a huddle before the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • South Africa fans during the opening match between South Africa and Iraq.
  • Younis Mahmoud #10 of Iraq takes a shot on goal as Bernard Parker #17 of South Africa looks on
  • Ali Hussein Rehema of Iraq with clears the ball away from Bernard Parker.
  • Teko Modise of South Africa takes on #18 Mahdi Kareem and #5 Nashat Akram of Iraq
  • Bernard Parker of South Africa fires in a shot as Mahdi Kareem of Iraq tries to challenge
  • Joel Santana the South Africa coach shouts instructions
  • South Africa fans during the opening match between South African and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium
  • Bernard Parker of South Africa is challenged by Nashat Akram of Iraq
  • Iraqi Younis Mahmoud heads a ball during the opening football match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Joel Santana the South Africa coach shouts instructions during the opening match against Iraq.
  • Iraq's Younis Mahmoud (L) fights for the ball with South African Matthew Booth
  • Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic during the opening match against South Africa.
  • Bernard Parker #17 of South Africa heads the ball away
  • Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid (L) speaks to an unidentified teammate
  • Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda gestures during the opening match between South Africa and Iraq.
  • South Africa's Brazilian coach Joel Santana (L) shouts to his players
  • Cheer leaders dance next to Zakumi, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ official mascott.
  • Cheer leaders dance next to Zakumi, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ official mascott.
  • Iraqi star striker Nashat Akram (C) fights for the ball with South Africa's Bernard Parker (R)
  • Iraqi star striker Nashat Akram (C) fights for the ball with South Africa's Bernard Parker (R).
  • Iraqi star striker Nashat Akram (L) fights for the ball with South Africa's Bernard Parker
  • President of South Africa Jacob Zuma addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic before the opening match against South Africa.
  • Bernard Parker of South Africa is challenged by Nashat Akram of Iraq.
  • Iraqi Mahdi Kareem (L) fights for the ball with South African Bernard Parker (C)
  • South African Thembinkosi Fanteni (C) fights for the ball with Iraq's Fareed Majeed (L) and Iraqi Salam Shaker
  • FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter embraces President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma.
  • FIFA president Joseph S.Blatter embraces President of South Africa Jacob Zuma during the opening ceremony prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Iraqi Basem Abbas (L) fights for the ball with South Africa's Siboniso Gaxa.
  • Iraqi Karrar Jassim (L) fights for the ball with South African Kagisho Dikgacoi
  • Iraq's Younis Mahmoud fights for the ball with South Africa's Benson Mhlongo (L) and South Africa's Aaron Mokoena
  • South Africa's MacBeth Sibaya (L) fights for the ball with Iraqi Karrar Jassim (C).
  • South Africa's Bernard Parker (R) fights for the ball with Iraqi Nashat Akram
  • Basem Abbas of Iraq is tackled by MacBeth Sibaya of South Africa.
  • South Africa's Kagisho Dikgacoi (R) fights for the ball with Iraq's Mahdi Kareem
  • South Africa's MacBeth Sibaya (L) fights for the ball with Iraqi star striker Nashat Akram
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • South African fans cheer before the opening match kicks off.
  • Iraqi defender Fareed Majeed (background) fights for the ball with South African forward Bernard Parker
  • Iraqi midfielder Karrar Jassim is evacuated on a stretcher
  • Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid catches the ball between Iraqi defender Salam Shaker (R) and South African Thembinkosi Fanteni
  • South African Thembinkosi Fanteni (R) commits a foul on Iraqi midfielder Karrar Jassim
  • Perfromers dance during opening ceremonies of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • South African fans before the FIFA Confederations Cup opening match between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium
  • Supporters of the Iraqi national football team cheer during the opening ceremony.
  • JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: South African fans before the FIFA Confederations Cup opening
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • South Africa supporters prior to the opening match between South Africa and Iraq.
  • Supporters of South Africa celebrate during opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederation Cup
  • Supporters of South Africa celebrate during opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederation Cup
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederation Cup
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony prior to the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Supporters of the South African national football team cheer
  • South African fans before the FIFA Confederations Cup opening match.
  • General views of the opening ceremony ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederation Cup
  • Supporters cheer in the stands during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • General views of the opening ceremony ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium
  • Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Supporters of the Iraqi national football team cheer in the stands
  • A supporter with a South African flag painted on his face cheers
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Supporters of the South African football team cheer in the stands during the opening ceremony.
  • Volunteers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium
  • JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: A South African fan shows his support before the FIFA Confede
  • A dancer performs during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
  • Dancers hold the flags of the 8 participating countries during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Volunteers form a giant South African flag during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Supporters of the Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team,cheer in the stands
  • A general view of the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium
  • Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium.
  • Volunteers hold the flags of the 8 participating countries during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
  • Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA Confederations Cup at Ellis Park
  • A supporter of the Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team, shows her ticket
  • Supporters of the Bafana Bafana, the South African football team, cheer as they arrive a few hours before the opening match of the Fifa Confederations Cup
  • Supporters of the Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team, cheer in the stands
  • A young supporter of the Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team, cheers
  • Supporters of the Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team, cheer in the stands