Mexico looks to build on an impressive 5-0 victory over Bolivia as Mexico faces New Zealand Wednesday March 3rd at the Rosebowl.
Mexican Manager Javier Aguirre called 9 European based players in an effort to build a base for the core group of players going to South Africa.
Mexico boast an impressive core group of European players representing clubs such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Stuttgart and PSV.
New Zealand boast one premiership player on their roster, their injured captain
Ryan Nelson, who extended his knee in Blackburn's 3-0 victory over Bolton. The New Zealand squad consist of numerous MLS, and championship players looking to make an impact as many homegrown New Zealand players look to impress Ricki Herbert manager of the All Whites.
Mexico should have no trouble defeating the All Whites who had a horrendous Confederations Cup ending the competition with only 1 point. Hailing from the OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) New Zealand is unfamiliar with the Mexican style of football. Composed of possession and quick passing Mexico will utilize well known stars such as Giovanni Dos Santos and Carlos Vela to dissect the All White defense.
The return of Andres Guardado to the midfield will add a new dimension from what Braulio Luna displayed against Bolivia. A stellar defense consisting of Carlos Salcido, Fransisco Rodriguez, Ricardo Ossorio, and team captain Rafael Marquez will provide security for the keeper either Jonathan Orozco or Luis Michell.
Although this is a friendly the match will serve numerous purposes as the days wither away and so does the opportunity for players to impress and obtain the golden ticket to South Africa.
With a solid defense, acceptable keeper, stellar midfield and promising offense Mexico will be too much for New Zealand to handle resulting in my prediction of a 4-0 victory for Mexico.
(Below are the highlights of Mexico's 5-0 victory over Bolivia and New Zealands last match a 1-0 victory over Bahrain)
Mexican Manager Javier Aguirre called 9 European based players in an effort to build a base for the core group of players going to South Africa.
Mexico boast an impressive core group of European players representing clubs such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Stuttgart and PSV.
New Zealand boast one premiership player on their roster, their injured captain
Ryan Nelson, who extended his knee in Blackburn's 3-0 victory over Bolton. The New Zealand squad consist of numerous MLS, and championship players looking to make an impact as many homegrown New Zealand players look to impress Ricki Herbert manager of the All Whites.
Mexico should have no trouble defeating the All Whites who had a horrendous Confederations Cup ending the competition with only 1 point. Hailing from the OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) New Zealand is unfamiliar with the Mexican style of football. Composed of possession and quick passing Mexico will utilize well known stars such as Giovanni Dos Santos and Carlos Vela to dissect the All White defense.
The return of Andres Guardado to the midfield will add a new dimension from what Braulio Luna displayed against Bolivia. A stellar defense consisting of Carlos Salcido, Fransisco Rodriguez, Ricardo Ossorio, and team captain Rafael Marquez will provide security for the keeper either Jonathan Orozco or Luis Michell.
Although this is a friendly the match will serve numerous purposes as the days wither away and so does the opportunity for players to impress and obtain the golden ticket to South Africa.
With a solid defense, acceptable keeper, stellar midfield and promising offense Mexico will be too much for New Zealand to handle resulting in my prediction of a 4-0 victory for Mexico.
(Below are the highlights of Mexico's 5-0 victory over Bolivia and New Zealands last match a 1-0 victory over Bahrain)
