Mexico need more than simple qualification

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Mexico and Uruguay will go into tomorrows fixture knowing that draw will ensure both qualify for the next round and condemn the French to a humiliating early, exit Mark Osborne Jersey . In the event of a tie both teams will finish with 5 points but Uruguay will top Group A with a superior goal difference (courtesy of their 3-0 triumph over hosts, South Africa).However, the prize is even greater for the Group A winner as the reward will probably be a match against either South Korea or Greece as runner up in Group B whereas the runner up in Group A will face the might of an impre sive Argentina as winners of Group A.So although both teams may want to err on the side of caution, play out a mutually, beneficial stalemate and ensure competition in the last 16 they should have eye on further progre sion and how easy they can make this path. This will be especially prevalent in Mexican minds as in Germany 2006 they suffered the heartbreak of last 16 elimination to none other than Argentina courtesy of a late strike from Maxi Rodriguez. They will not want to suffer this again.Mexican coach, Javier Aguirre is fully aware of the consequences of Tuesdays result and wholly dismi sive of any notion of a conspiracy by both teams citing;Tomorrow were going to try and win, we can be first, second, third or even fourth in the group. The law of the Mexican side is to win.Javier AguirreMexico are riding high after a historic, first ever win against pre-tournament Group A favourites France. El Triwere simply brilliant in their 2-0 triumph last Thursday. Despite having inferior players to the French superstars the Central Americans over-rode the Europeans in terms of enthusiasm, pa sing ability and all round play. In the end it was the substitutes that had the major bearing on the match. Youngster, Javier Hernandez exploded onto the World Cup with a beautiful solo effort to take the lead, then Pablo Barrera was scythed in the box leaving veteran Cuauhtmoc Blanco to seal the points.Javier HernandezFor this game Javier Aguirre cannot afford to rest players but will probably mi s an injured Carlos Vela and definitely lose a suspended Efrain Juarez. As a result Hernandez should replace Vela and join an impre sive Giovani Dos Santos in attack. Guillermo Franco has been largely, ineffective as a goal threat and Barrera should also start the game instead of a previous substitute.The midfield should compromise of Captain Gerardo Torrado alongside Rafeal Marquez who has been a pivotal figure for Mexico in defence and attack. The midfield trio should be completed with Andres Guardado replacing Juarez on the left side.. The defence should remain as Salcido, Rodriguez,Moreno and Osorio with veteran goal-keeper Oscar Perez remaining between the sticks.Uruguay should remain unchanged from the side that beat South Africa and their main threat shall come in attack and the undoubted quality of Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.Diego ForlanMatch prediction : Mexico 2  1 Uruguay  Alex Steeves Jersey