World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Mexico beats New Zealand 5-2
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MEXICO CITY, Nov. 13, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated New Zealand by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 1-0), in the first leg of a World Cup qualifier tie on Wednesday afternoon.
The second leg between Mexico and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday November 20, 2013 (kick-off: 19:00) in Wellington.
Fixtures and Results : Play-off CONCACAF/OFC
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
New Zealand at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1982)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
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Mexico
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5:2
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New Zealand
5:2 (1:0)
- 13 November 2013
- 14:30
- Mexico City
World Cup History
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