World Cup 2010, Mexico Vs. France: Cuauhtemoc Blanco Penalty Kick Puts Mexico Up 2-0

Cuauhtemoc Blanco has converted a penalty kick in the 79th minute against France to put Mexico up 2-0 in Polokwane. The kick was awarded after Eric Abidal took down Paulo Barrera in the penalty box. Blanco finished to the right of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who guessed correctly but missed the shot by inches.

Blanco had come on in the 62nd minute for Guillermo Franco.