FIFA Confederations Cup 2017: Portugal 2-2 Mexico - 5 Talking Points

#5 Mexico have a spirit that can take them far

Most of the pre-match predictions surrounding the game predicted a win for Portugal, but Mexicans take their football very, very seriously. Even if they do not possess a Cristiano Ronaldo, El Tri make up for it with sheer determination and an indomitable team spirit. Indeed, when Cedric scored in the 86^th minute to put Portugal ahead, it seemed rather harsh on the North American champions, who were the better side for large portions of the game.

It would have been easy to give up, but Mexico are made of sterner stuff, especially in the recent past, under Juan Carlos Osorio – the Colombian has lost only two games in charge since taking over in 2015, but remains a divisive figure back home due to his tendency to rotate.

It's that rotation policy that has given players like Hector Moreno a deserved run in the side and he rewared his manager with a defiant header. Keep it up and Mexico could do well in this competition.

1 - Héctor Moreno has scored with his only shot in the game and with his only touch in the opp box. Extremis. #PORMEX pic.twitter.com/rRUbJX5Acc

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 18, 2017