South Africa nearly made a perfect start to the World Cupon Friday, scoring early in the second half before conceding a late goal in a 1-1 drawwith Mexico in the opening match of the tournament.

南非队为本次世界杯带来了一个近乎完美的开端。 在揭幕赛中，南非队在下半场开始不久便打入一球，后来被墨西哥队扳回一球将比分逼平。

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Her face was remarkable less for its perfect beauty of feature than for a singular and dreamy earnestness of expression, which made the ideal start when they looked at her.

她的面貌长得不同凡响、与其说是由于她眉清目秀，无懈可击，毋宁说是由于一种美妙的，令人心旷神怡的纯真气质，理想家见了会拍案称奇。

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England have made a perfect start to their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland.

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Brian Noble knew his side had to begin well and made a perfect start when Trent Barrett's kick was fumbled by Richard Whiting and touched down by Pat Richards.

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Tunisia, who forced a crucial draw in Nigeria in the previous round of matches, made a perfect start when Jomaa heading past goalkeeper Willis Ochieng with barely a minute played.

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