Chile too hot for Honduras
June 17, 2010 - 0:0
Jean Beausejour secured Chile's first World Cup win since 1962 as the South Americans made an impressive tournament entrance with a well-deserved 1-0 victory against Honduras.
Beausejour rewarded coach Marcelo Bielsa for his attacking approach by claiming the only goal after 34 minutes of an entertaining Group H encounter at Nelspruit's striking Mbombela Stadium.With Alexis Sanchez a constant threat, Chile should have won more convincingly with a number of chances squandered, particularly in the second half.
Waldo Ponce had the best of them when he headed straight at Noel Valladares from point-blank range.
Honduras struggled to create meaningful chances and may now fear for their chances in a group that also features Spain and Switzerland.