Second half
goals from Javier Hernandez and veteran Cuauhtemoc Blanco gave them a deserved
victory against Raymond Domenech's men, who again disappointed.
The result
also means that Mexico and Uruguay are both assured of qualification if
they draw their final group match in Rustenburg on June 22 whatever the outcome
of France 's game against
hosts South Africa
Hernandez
made the breakthrough in the 64th minute as he rounded Hugo Lloris in the
French goal to score after being put through by his captain Rafael Marquez.
We need a miracle now
The
clinching goal in the 78th minute came through a penalty by Blanco, awarded
after his fellow substitute Pablo Barrera had burst into the penalty area past
Patrice Evra to be brought down by Eric Abidal.
The
37-year-old Blanco took a long run-up and beat Lloris with ease.
The
Mexicans, who drew their opening match against the hosts, were always the more
lively side with Arsenal's Carlos Vela and Carlos Salcido both having half
chances with Lloris the busier goalkeeper.
France
looked to improve after the interval and Chelsea's Florent Malouda had their
best opportunity as his powerful shot was pushed over, but it was just about
all they had to show in an attacking sense and the omens do no look good for
the 2006 runners-up.
Domenech
said it was now a question of salvaging pride after winning a solitary point
from their two games following a tepid goalless draw against Uruguay
"We
need a miracle now," he told eddy
"We have to be strong and at least play for our honor. At
least we must show something in the last match. When we are forced to rely on
others, there's nothing to say," added Domenech who will stand down as France
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