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MEXICO qualified for their sixth successive World Cup on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory in the second leg of their intercontinental play-off against New Zealand, for a 9-3 aggregate win.
A new-look All Whites team regained some pride with two late goals, but were once again outclassed by Mexico 4-2 in the second leg of their World Cup play-off in Wellington on Wednesday.
Striker Oribe Peralta's first-half hat-trick put the result beyond doubt, adding to the two goals he scored last week against New Zealand at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Mexico's Oribe Peralta, center, celebrates with teammates. Source: AP
But a Chris James penalty and an 85th Rory Fallon strike meant the Kiwis finished their World Cup campaign on a positive note.
The Kiwis were caught out time again by Mexico's pace, precision and timing right from the start.
Peralta opened the scoring in the 13th minute, ghosting through unmarked to slot Carlos Pena's cross past keeper Glen Moss after the Kiwis had impressed with a bright start.
Coach Ricki Herbert had made five changes to his starting 11 with Shane Smeltz, Marco Rojas and James boosting the attacking line, while young defenders Bill Tuiloma and Storm Roux came in at the back.
Mexico's Oribe Peralta, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand. Source: AP
Rojas and Kosta Barbarouses both impressed with surging runs early on, but although the All Whites were creating chances, the Mexican defence always looked in control.
Peralta picked up his second as the half-hour mark neared, unmarked in the middle and set up by an inch-perfect Miguel Layun cross.
His third came on 33 minutes as Mexico again sliced the All Whites open down the left, the Kiwis proving vulnerable on the counterattack as they pushed players forward.
Their best chance came in the 38th minute, when Mexico keeper Moises Munoz brought down striker Jeremy Brockie in the box and referee Felix Brych of Germany pointed to the spot.
Brockie, who has yet to score in 41 appearances for New Zealand, extended his drought as Munoz made a comfortable save to give Mexico a 3-0 lead at the break.
Mexico's goal keeper Moises Munoz saves a penalty. Source: AP
Herbert went to his bench early, bringing on Rory Fallon for Smeltz to provide more air power, and giving young Louis Fenton a run for Tuiloma at the back.
Fenton proved his worth in the 71st minute with a magic goal line clearance after Miguel Layun left Moss stranded, but the Mexicans continued to control the game until the 80th minute.
Rafel Marquez handled the ball with Barbarouses hot on attack, and James stepped up to slot home the penalty.
New Zealand captain Tommy Smith reacts after the loss to Mexico. Source: AFP
Fallon brought the Kiwis to within a goal four minutes later, thumping home on the far post after a goalmouth scramble. But Pena, who had an outstanding game, was on hand to put the game out of reach.
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