Quick Report: South Africa 0-0 Iraq

No goals were scored in the opening game of the 2009 Confederations Cup, as hosts South Africa and Iraq drew 0-0.

The match started at 4pm local time, following a 25-minute opening ceremony that allowed the spectators to get warmed up ahead of the actual clash between the home side and the Asian champions.

South Africa dominated from the start but couldn’t convert their chances to goals. Particularly the second half showed a significant difference between the two sides, but Iraq keeper Mohammed Kassid kept his side alive on several occasions.

As result of this draw, Spain get a chance to lead Group A if the European champions beat New Zealand in Sunday’s second game. Similarly, a New Zealand victory would leave the Oceania champions on top.