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Osorio insists Mexico can overcome New Zealand spirit

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio is confident his side can contain New Zealand's 'All Blacks spirit' as El Tri look to move a step closer to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with victory in Sochi.

A stoppage-time equaliser from Roma defender Hector Moreno secured a 2-2 draw from their Group A opener against Portugal in Kazan.

After shackling the talents of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his Euro 2016 winners, Osorio knows his men now face a completely different test when they run out at the Fisht Olympic Stadium against the All Whites, who went down 2-0 against hosts Russia on Saturday.