Julian Quinones' goal for Mexico opens World Cup in highlight-level fashion

South Africa made a mess of it, and Mexico pounced.

With the Mexican side playing at home at the Azteca, the crowd was entirely on their side, and South Africa had a brutal turnover in the back.

The ball set up for Julian Quinones to unleash a powerful right-footed streak, and after just nine minutes, it was 1-0 El Tri.

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Julian Quinones goal

Quinones' goal was struck very well. It was the kind of goal that is worthy of being the first one scored in a World Cup.

Watch it here:

Quinones scored goals all club season long, and now he opens his World Cup account.

Where does Julian Quinones play club football?

Quinones plays in the Saudi Pro League in Saudi Arabia.

He's a star for Al-Qadsiah.

This past season, Quinones scored 33 goals in 31 games there.

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