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Juan Carlos Osorio makes wholesale changes from the draw with Portugal, as only Carlos Salcedo, Diego Reyes and Raul Jimenez keep their place in the side. El Tri have also adopted a three-man backline tonight, as Salcedo is joined by Nestor Araujo and Oswaldo Alanis. New Zealand will need to turn desperation into intensity, as they would be eliminated with a defeat tonight in Sochi – and it is a revenge spot for them after being trounced by Mexico on aggregate in the intercontinental play-off to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Free-scoring Mexico are considered heavy favourites in this game and should be riding a wave of confidence following their dramatic opener against Portugal.