Chile saw off the challenge from Honduras in the Mbombela Stadium, coming out 1-0 victors over the Central Americans in the Group H opener.
Jean Beausejour gave La Roja a much deserved lead after 34 minutes. Mauricio Isla’s cross was met first by defender Maynor Figueroa, but the Wigan player could only clear onto Beausejour’s leg and into the net.
While Honduras were not disgraced, with seven amateurs in their starting 11, the free-flowing style of Marcelo Bielsa’s side saw them create 20 shooting chances (10 on and 10 off target.)
Waldo Ponce, passed up a glorious opportunity to seal the victory as he stooped to head from inside six yards. His weak effort making it easy for Noel Valladreas to scramble across and save. Beausejour’s goal remained the difference between the sides as Chile claimed their first win in a World Cup for 48 years.
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