New Zealand had the better of the first half
and went in 1-0 up thanks to a nice goal from Chris Wood.
But Mexico stormed back after the break and Raul Jimenez got the
equalizer nine minutes into the second period.
Javier Aquino dribbled in from the left and after an exchange of
passes on the edge of the New Zealand box, Jimenez spun to fire
high into the net.
Mexico took control of the game and Oribe Peralta grabbed the
winner from close range after 72 minutes when he swept home
another incisive cross from Aquino.
Mexico ended the day as Group A leaders with four points, ahead
of Portugal on goal difference. Hosts Russia are in third with
three points and New Zealand have none.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie, editing by Ed Osmond)
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