Mexico To Play USA In WCup Qualifiers

[Folami David]

Mexico arrive in Ohio for Tuesday's crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier against the United States in turmoil, with Luis Fernando Tena tasked with getting them back on the road to the finals in Brazil.
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Tena inherited the manager's job after Jose Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre was ruthlessly sacked, hours after an embarrassing 2-1 defeat by Honduras on Friday at Azteca Stadium, where Mexico once dominated all comers.
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With the defeat, Mexico dropped to fourth in the CONCACAF six-nation final qualifying group with only the top three teams earning automatic berths at next year's showpiece event.
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The fourth-placed team will play New Zealand for a spot, and Panama are just one point behind Mexico in fifth with three matches remaining.
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Tena, an experienced assistant to de la Torre, acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, and voiced faith in his players.
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Mexico are the reigning Olympic champions and 13- time World Cup participants, and haven't missed the finals since 1990.
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Stars like Gio dos Santos and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez will have to dig deep in what is sure to be a hostile environment in Columbus.
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"It's a great responsibility to take on," said Tena, who has officially been given the helm only through Tuesday, with federation officials declining to say if he will be in charge for the decisive October contests against Panama and Costa Rica.

[Shola Sholaz]

Mexico and U.S.A is definately a game I would love to watcjh cos it's gonna be a cracker! I can't wait for this @ all.....