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Hosts South Africa kicked off the 2009 Confederations Cup with a 0-0 draw with Asian champions Iraq at Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium. European champions Spain thrashed New Zealand 5-0 in Rustenburg with the help of a first-half Fernando Torres hat-trick. Over 48,000 fans saw South Africa waste a number of opportunities to begin their Confederations Cup campaign in style. Bet with Bet 365 World Soccer News Soccer betting tips Soccer Books & DVDs Tags Confederations Cup South Africa