Aaron Mokoena is relieved to have got South Africa's opening match of the World Cup out of the way, insisting the result against Mexico must not be underestimated.

After being over-run for large parts on Friday, Bafana Bafana transformed their game in the second period to come away with a 1-1 draw. Siphiwe Tshabalala's spectacular 55th-minute goal put them in front, but Rafael Marquez claimed a calm equaliser 11 minutes from time.

Mokoena said: "The Mexicans are a very, very difficult team. I think it was good to play against the Mexicans and get that game out of the way."