Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: South African winger Siphiwe Tshabalala was the first player to score a goal in the competition , in their 1 â `` 1 draw against Mexico , the opening game of the tournament .
Simplified: South African winger Siphiwe Tshabalala was the first player to score a goal in the competition . He scored it in their 1 â `` 1 draw against Mexico .